Exercises each other one another. Other vs

Today we will talk about a group of pronouns with which we express the relationship of two or more persons. It includes two expressions: each other and one another.

Let's look at when they are used, how they differ and how they change.

What are reciprocal pronouns?

Reciprocal pronouns in English express attitudes towards two or more persons. The very name “mutual” indicates that with the help of them we are talking about the fact that some actions are performed mutually. For example: They always help to each other.

This group is represented by two expressions:

• each other - each other
• one another - each other

Let's look at them in more detail.

Using each other and one another in English

Each other and one another are translated as "each other" and are used when each of two or more people does something for the other(s).

Previously, there was little difference between these expressions. Each other was used when talking about two people or things (For example: We have known each other for 10 years). One another was used when talking about 3 or more people or objects (For example: Children played with each other). But now this distinction is not respected, and you can easily replace one expression with another.

We place each other and one another after an action that is performed mutually. Usage diagram:

Two or more actors+ action + each other/one another

Examples:

We protect each other.
We protect each other.

They trust one another.
They trust each other.

Tom and Mary love each other.
Tom and Mary love each other.

All members of the committee hate one another.
All the committee members hate each other.

Using each other and one another with prepositions

If you use these phrases with prepositions (with each other, for each other, etc.), then it is placed BEFORE these phrases. Precisely in front of the entire expression, without dividing it into parts.

• for each other/one another - for each other;
• without each other/one another - without each other;
• from each other/one another - from each other;
• with each other/one another - with each other;
• about each other/one another - about each other;

Wrong: We were meant each for other.

Right: We were meant for each other.
We were made for each other.

Examples:

We need to take a break from each other.
We need a break from each other.

They enjoy talking with oneanother.
They like to talk to each other.

Jane and Bill can't live without each other.
Jane and Bill can't live without each other.

They exchanged seats with eachother.
They switched places with each other.

Using each other's and one another's in English

If after each other and one another there is an object, then we add "s at the end of the expression. That is, it turns out other "s and another "s. How to check? We can ask them questions: whose? whose? whose? whose?.

For example: They wore (whose?) each other’s things.

Examples:

We can read each other "s minds.
We can read each other's thoughts.

They translated each other "s sentences.
They translated each other's sentences.

My dogs eat one another 's food.
My dogs eat each other's food.

Sisters wear one another 's dresses sometimes.
Sisters sometimes wear each other's dresses.

So, we have looked at the reciprocal pronouns each other and one another, and now let's put the theory into practice.

Reinforcement task

Translate the following sentences into English language:

1. They know everything about each other.
2. Jim and Emmy call each other every evening.
3. People should help each other.
4. They often cook for each other.
5. We know each other's secrets.
6. My friends like each other.
7. They are used to having dinner with each other.
8. Children often play with each other.

Leave your answers in the comments below the article.

Q: I have a question that has bothered me for years. I was taught English in Paris by a French teacher educated at Oxford. If I remember correctly, the phrase “each other” is supposed to be used for two people (i.e., Jane and John love each other) and the phrase “one another” should be used when more than two people are involved (i.e., the teacher and her students love one another). That's the way I have used those phrases, but no one else does. Am I right or wrong?

One question has been bothering me for many years. I studied English in Paris with a French teacher who graduated from Oxford. If I remember correctly, the expression “each other” is used when we are talking about two people (for example: Jane and John love each other), and the expression “one another” is used when there are more than two people (for example: a teacher and her students love each other ). This is exactly how I use these expressions, but no one else knows the difference. Am I right?

A: Traditionally, “each other” has been used to discuss two people or entities and “one another” to discuss more than two.

Answer: traditionally, “each other” was used if we were talking about two people or creatures, and “one another” - when there were more than two

But there’s also a long tradition of referring colloquially to only two people with “one another,” as in “Husband and wife should love one another.” Using “each other” in reference to three or more people, though, would be unacceptable to most usage experts. Frankly, it sounds wrong to me.

But there is also a long-standing colloquial tradition when they say “one another” about two people, for example: A husband and wife should love each other. But experts generally do not recommend using “each other” when talking about three or more people. Frankly speaking, this would sound wrong to me too

It should be noted, however, that many sources, including the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, have relaxed the standard distinction between “each other” and “one another.” And that relaxation no doubt reflects the way these expressions are increasingly being used.

However, it should be noted that many reference books (eg American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language) have now relaxed the standard for distinguishing between “each other” and “one another.” Undoubtedly, this reflects real language practice

Short answer: you’re right and your teacher’s right.

In short, my answer is this: you are right, and so is your teacher.

Studying any topic starts with its basics. The same goes for English pronouns. Yes, you can immediately throw yourself into the pool headlong, studying all the intricacies of this topic. However, if you do not know how this or that pronoun is translated or pronounced, immediately combining the word with other members and making sentences with them will be at least difficult, and at most impossible. Therefore, if you are just beginning your acquaintance with this topic, let's look at English pronouns with translation and pronunciation in order to avoid problems in their further development.

English pronoun types

To begin with, it is worth noting that pronouns in English are divided into 9 types:

1. Personal Pronouns or Personal Pronouns
2. Possessive Pronouns or Possessive pronouns
3. Reflexive Pronouns or Reflexive Pronouns
4. Reciprocal Pronouns or Reciprocal Pronouns
5. Interrogative Pronouns or Interrogative Pronouns
6. Relative and Conjunctive Pronouns or Relative and Conjunctive Pronouns
7. Demonstrative Pronouns or Demonstrative Pronouns
8. Quantitative pronouns or Quantitative pronouns
9. Indefinite Pronouns and Negative Pronouns or Indefinite pronouns And negative pronouns

Each type has a limited number of words that you need to remember to express your thoughts. These words usually consist of small quantity letters and do not contain sounds, the pronunciation of which may cause difficulties for initial stage. Let's look at each type in more detail and study the pronouns of the English language with transcription and translation.

English pronouns with translation and pronunciation: meaning and transcription

1. The main place among English pronouns is occupied by Personal Pronouns. This the only group, in which English allows case declension. Table for clarity:

1. The second most important is the Possessive Pronouns group or the group of possessive pronouns. It also has two forms: attached and absolute. They both answer the same question (“whose?”), but differ in that the first requires a noun after itself, and the second does not. Let's compare:

As you can see, these forms have something in common, but they are written and pronounced differently. Let's consider full list possessive pronouns:

1. Reflexive Pronouns or reflexive pronouns are a group of pronouns that are translated into Russian to mean “oneself” and “oneself” depending on the situation:

The second part of these pronouns may remind you famous word“selfie” (selfie), which actually comes from the word “self” (himself). The first parts repeat the pronouns of the two above-mentioned groups.

1. Reciprocal Pronouns or reciprocal pronouns in English are the group that will probably take the least time to memorize. It consists of two words with the same meaning:

1. The group of Interrogative Pronouns or the group of interrogative pronouns is more extensive. These pronouns, as the name suggests, are used to form questions:

1. Relative and Conjunctive Pronouns or relative and connecting pronouns are used in complex sentences. There are not many of them, but you need to know these words:

Some words of this group and group interrogative pronouns are similar, but their functions and meanings are different.

1. Demonstrative Pronouns or demonstrative pronouns in English are also often found in speech. Some of them have singular and plural forms:

1. There are pronouns in English that denote quantity. They are called Quantitative pronouns or quantitative pronouns. These include:

1. The most extensive group can rightfully be considered Indefinite Pronouns and Negative Pronouns or indefinite and negative pronouns. Most of them are formed by a combination of pronouns, which independently also perform the functions of this group, and other parts of speech:

And also pronouns:

These were all English pronouns with translation and pronunciation. Special attention I would like to pay attention to the pronunciation. The fact is that the sounds of the English language are different from the sounds of Russian, so it is actually quite difficult to convey how pronouns are pronounced in English.

The presented options are close to English pronunciation and added to make them easier to understand at a basic level. With this pronunciation you will definitely be understood, but for a more correct sound, study the transcriptions in English. To remember correct pronunciation It’s also great to listen to audio of native speakers and imitate their speaking style.

Often, confusion in the minds of people learning English is caused by words that are almost indistinguishable from each other, in particular - other And another. At first glance, both words are translated into Russian as "another". Then why are there two of them and are they similar and different at the same time? And if you look more closely, you can find other similar pronouns and even groups of words, for example, the other, others, the others, each other, one another, otherwise and even other than. In order not to get lost in all this diversity, and at the same time make sure that there really is a difference in these words, let’s look at a few examples:

The examples given in the table make it clear that, despite all the similarities, these pronouns have a number of significant differences. Let's look at all the pronouns separately.

Another – designation of another countable item from many similar ones

Pronoun another represents a merger indefinite article an and pronouns other, which led to its use only in those cases when we are talking about one countable object, which is one (any, any) of many similar objects. After all, as you know, the indefinite article an is used only in the singular and only with countable nouns, denoting a NON-SPECIFIC object, but any/some of the many similar ones. another is translated as "(some) other" , But distinctive feature it will also be possible to translate this pronoun as "another".

Other – several other countable objects (or other uncountable phenomenon) from a set of similar ones

Essentially other used in the same non-specific / indefinite situations as another, but for those cases where the use of the indefinite article is impossible - for a countable noun plural or, less commonly, uncountable noun, from unlimited many similar .

Others – several other countable items without mentioning the noun itself

Pronoun others applies the same as other with plural countable objects, but in the event that what follows it noun omitted . Use with uncountable nouns and instead of them is unacceptable here, since uncountable nouns have only a singular form, and others are a pronoun plural .

The other – the remaining of two or three objects

Pronoun the other used in cases where it is clear which of two (less often three) objects we're talking about. Its use is usually preceded by a certain context characterizing the first object(s) of the described pairs or threes, and the other is used to characterize the only remaining object .

It's interesting that the other can be put as in front of the only one , So and before the plural noun:

The others - specific remaining items without mentioning a noun

Pronoun the others combines elements of pronouns the other and others . On the one hand, these are specific / previously unmentioned objects from two or three groups of similar objects (i.e. the other with the plural), and on the other hand, the noun with such a pronoun is redundant, since it replaces the noun. The others often translated as"rest", "remaining" .

Each other or one another

The difference between these constructions, similar at first glance, translated into Russian as different case forms expression "each other" is thateach other provides for interaction onlytwocharacters, whileone another – this is interactionmore people.

Otherwise - otherwise, otherwise

Word otherwise - This warning signal, introducing information about what will happen if the subject of the action acts differently than previously stated. The translation of this introductory word is often the words"otherwise", "otherwise" .

Other than - nothing but

This combination of words is used to express some exclusivity of the subject of speech and is translated into Russian as “nothing but” or “only”.

Sometimes this combination of words is used to mean“besides”, “besides this” :

We hope that this article has once and for all clarified for you the particular use of words and expressions containingother.