Another, some other, the other, the others

I don’t like this shirt. Can you show me _____ one?

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"Another" is used with singular countable nouns (shirt)

Some students finished the test early, but _____ are still working.

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"The others" refers to the remaining students (plural)

I need _____ advice before making a decision.

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"Some other" is used with uncountable nouns like "advice"

There is only one sandwich left. Do you want _____ half?

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"The other" refers to the second half of a single sandwich

This laptop is too expensive. Do you have _____ options?

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"Some other" is used before plural nouns like "options"

I already met two managers. Can I speak to _____ one?

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"The other" refers to the last remaining manager (singular)

This book is boring. Can you recommend _____ one?

• another

• the others

• the other

• some other

Answer explanation

"Another" is used when asking for a single, additional book

I have three dogs. One is black, and _____ are white.

• another

• the other

• the others

• some other

Answer explanation

"The others" refers to the rest of the dogs (plural)

This cake isn’t very good. Let’s try _____ recipe.

• another

• some other

• the others

• some other

Answer explanation

"Another" is used for a single alternative recipe

One student didn’t submit the assignment. _____ did.

• another

• some other

• the other

• the others

Answer explanation

"The others" refers to all the remaining students