* the other(s) = the rest. These books are Tom's; the others are mine.

* others = several more apart from those already mentioned. People have different opinions when it comes to vegetarianism; some believe it's unhealthy and unnatural not to eat meat while others believe it is much better for our health.

* each other = one another. Good friends always' help each other out.

* every other = alternate. I go Jogging every other day.

* the other day = a few days ago. I bumped into George the other day: he looked well.

* the other one(s) = not this/these but something else. No, not that shirt. I want the other one: the black one, please. These shoes are too small - can I try the other ones, please?

* another = one more apart from those already mentioned. Can you give me another cup of coffee?
Another can also be used with expressions of distance, money and time. It'll cost another $5 to get it.

Fill in: another, (the) other(s), each other, or every other.

1. They went skiing ___________ day. It was fun.

2. Only four people turned up at the christening. All ___________ guests had to go somewhere else.

3. This shirt doesn't fit me - can I try ___________ one on, please?

4. In ___________ four years Tom will have qualified as a doctor.

5. Those magazines belong to Jim, ___________ belong to me.

6. There were only enough seats for 20 passengers on the bus - ___________ had to stand.

7. Some commuters believe it's economical to cycle o work while ___________ prefer to use a car-sharing scheme.

8. No, we're not close to our destination yet - we have ___________ six miles to go.

9. Even though they see ___________ every day, they still want to spend more time together.

10. Kate is very keen on playing the piano - she has lessons ___________ day and in between she practices at home.

Source; FCE Use of English 1, Express Publishing;