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Both & other/another

1.1 Use «both» before two nouns to include both people, things, or ideas.


Examples

Both John and Sarah are coming to the party.

She likes both cats and dogs.


1.2 Use «both of» before noun phrases, often followed by «the», «these», «those» or possessive pronouns.


Examples

Both of the students passed the exam.

Both of my parents are teachers.

I want to see both of those movies.

I know both of them.


1.1 Use «another» to refer to one more of something. Use «the other» to refer to a specific alternative.


Examples

Can I have another cup of coffee?

I prefer the other jacket.

She took one cookie, and I took the other.



 
 
 

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