Other-others and another

 Here's a chart explaining the differences between 'other,' 'others,' and 'another':

Term	Usage	Example
other	Refers to additional items, people, or things, different from the ones already mentioned; used with plural or uncountable nouns	She has two dogs, and her friend has three other dogs.
others	Refers to additional people, used as a pronoun	Some people like to read, while others prefer to watch movies.
another	Refers to one more item, person, or thing; used with singular nouns	I didn't like this book; can I get another one?

Examples:

1. Other:

   • I like this dress, but I want to see the other dresses you have.
   • We visited several other museums during our trip.

2. Others:

   • Some students finished the test early, but others needed more time.
   • Some fruits are sweet, while others are sour.

3. Another:

   • Can I have another slice of pizza?
   • She decided to try another route to avoid traffic.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks with 'other' or 'others.'

1. Some people enjoy hiking, while _____ prefer to swim.
2. They discussed the issue with _____ members of the team.
3. The cake was delicious, but the _____ desserts were not as good.
4. I've read this book, and I'd like to read _____ books by the same author.
5. He has one job, but he's also considering _____ opportunities.

Answers:

1. others
2. other
3. other
4. other
5. other

Remember the differences between 'other,' 'others,' and 'another' in terms of their usage with singular, plural, and uncountable nouns, and as pronouns.

'another' can be used to mean 'one more' when referring to an additional item, person, or thing of the same type as the one previously mentioned.

Here are some examples:

1. I enjoyed the meal. Can I have another serving, please?
2. She finished her glass of juice and asked for another.
3. If you don't like this movie, we can watch another one.
4. He lost his pen, so he borrowed another from his classmate.
5. After finishing the first puzzle, she decided to try another.

In each of these examples, 'another' is used to indicate 'one more' of the same type of thing that was mentioned earlier.