Each Other and One Another - Confusing words

Each Other and One Another - Confusing words


Each Other and One Another are different in meaning but frequently misused and confused.

Each Other and One Another: Pick and choose the correct alternative:

1.
a. They see each other every day for lunch.
b. They see one another every day for lunch.
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ANSWER: a. They see each other every day for lunch.




2.
c. The three children bought one another birthday gifts.
d. The three children bought each other birthday gifts.
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ANSWER: c. The three children bought one another birthday gifts.




3.
e. All the players in the team have known one another for years.
f. All the players in the team have known each other for years.
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ANSWER: e. All the players in the team have known one another for years.




4.
g. Sarah and Ananya tell each other their secrets.
h. Sarah and Ananya tell one another their secrets.
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ANSWER: g. Sarah and Ananya tell each other their secrets.




5.
i. My sister and I talk to each other at least twice a week.
j. My sister and I talk to one another at least twice a week.
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ANSWER: i. My sister and I talk to each other at least twice a week.


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