New week, new month, new and ongoing challenges. We have already learned the difference between hill and mountain. Now let’s enjoy what we’ve learned.
Mondays and mountains!
Author: andreaalthoff
Hill and mountain
Hills and mountains are both natural land formations that rise out of the landscape. Unfortunately, there is no universally accepted standard definition for the height of a mountain or a hill. This can make it difficult to differentiate between the two.
Mountain Versus Hill
There are characteristics that we typically associate with mountains; for example, most mountains have steep slopes and a well-defined summit while hills tend to be rounded. This, however, is not always the case.
Though no one can agree on the heights of mountains and hills, there are a few generally accepted characteristics that define each.
What is a Hill?
In general, we think of hills as having a lower elevation than a mountain and a more rounded/mound shape than a distinct peak. Some accepted characteristics of a hill are:
- A natural mound of earth created either by faulting or erosion.
- A ‘bump’ in the landscape, rising gradually from its surroundings.
- Low altitude and elevation, often less than 984-1968 feet (300-600 meters).
- A rounded top with no well-defined summit.
- Often unnamed.
- Easy to climb.
Hills may have once been mountains that were worn down by erosion over many thousands of years.
What is a Mountain?
Though a mountain is typically taller than a hill, there is no official height designation. An abrupt difference in local topography is often described as a mountain, and such features will often have ‘mount’ or ‘mountain’ in their name.
Some accepted characteristics of a mountain are:
- A natural mound of earth created by faulting.
- A very steep rise in the landscape that is often abrupt in comparison to its surroundings.
- High altitude and elevation, often higher than 1968 feet (600 meters).
- A steep slope and a defined summit or peak.
- Often has a name.
- Depending on the slopes and elevation, mountains can be a challenge to climb.
Of course, there are exceptions to these assumptions and some features that would otherwise be called “mountains” have the word “hills” in their name.
https://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-hill-and-mountain-4071583
Exercises: another, other, others
Vimos como usar another, other and others, que são facilmente confundidos, aqui e aqui. Vamos praticar?
Complete the sentences below with other, another and others.
1. I have ____________ questions to ask.
2. Don’t worry. Tomorrow is ____________ day.
3. Can I take a look at the _________ ones?
4. He likes the ____________ girl.
5. His behavior changed from one day to ____________.
6. Some lessons are harder than ____________.
7. Give me ________ 10 minutes, please.
8. Some people love horror movies. ____________people hate scary things.
9. I’m busy now, but how about the ____________week?
10. Some boys like videogames. ____________ prefer to play soccer.
Answer Key:
1-another/other
2-another
3-other
4-other
5-another/the other
6-others
7-another
8-other
9-other
10-others
E aí, acertaram todas as frases?
That’s all for now folks!
Another, other e others
A escolha entre another, other e others, sempre causa muita dúvida. Iniciamos esse estudo aqui. Veja agora mais exemplos e usos desses vocábulos.
Another: (um) outro; (uma) outra = (an) alternative, besides this or these; como também, mais um(uma) = an additional, extra.
Another cup of tea – outra/mais uma xícara de chá.
I’d like another cup of tea, please. – Eu gostaria de outra/mais uma xícara de chá, por favor.
Another question– outra/mais uma pergunta.
Teacher, I have another question. – Professor (a), eu tenho outra/mais uma pergunta.
Another day – (um) outro dia.
Don’t worry. Tomorrow is another day. – Não se preocupe, amanhã é (um) outro dia.
Veja também essas outras combinações:
Another (one)- mais um; mais uma; outro; outra.
Can I have another one? – Posso comer mais um?
I’m going to buy another one. – Eu vou comprar outro.
From one… to another – de um(a)… para o outro(a).
His behavior changed from one day to another – O comportamento dele mudou de uma dia para o outro.
Agora veja como usar other e algumas de suas combinações:
Other – outros; outras
Other people – outras pessoas.
We need more room in the car. Other people are traveling with us. – Precisamos de mais espaço no carro. Outras pessoas irão viajar conosco.
Other cars – outros carros.
I’m interested in seeing other cars. – Tenho interesse em ver outros carros.
Other questions – outras perguntas
I have other questions to ask. – Eu tenho outras perguntas a fazer.
Any other – alguma outra; algum outro.
Does anybody have any other question? – Alguém tem alguma outra pergunta?
The other one(s) – o(s) outro(s); a(s) outra(s).
I prefer the other one – Eu prefiro o outro.
Can I take a look at the other ones? – Eu posso dar uma olhada nos outros?
Observe que você também pode usar the other e mais um complemento. Por exemplo:
The other week – a outra semana.
I’m busy now, but how about the other week? – Eu estou ocupado agora, mas que tal na outra semana?
The other girl – a outra menina
He likes the other girl – Ele gosta da outra menina.
Others também significa outros e outras, porém é usado quando após ele não segue um substantivo:
Some are … than others – alguns são … que (os)outros
Some lessons are harder than others. – Algumas lições são mais difíceis que (as) outras.
Some people are healthier than others. – Algumas pessoas são mais saudáveis que (as) outras.
Among others – entre outros; entre outras
My teacher knows how to speak English, Italian, French, among others. – Minha professora sabe falar ingles, italiano, francês, entre outros.
That’s it for today, folks! Check tomorrow’s blog post for exercises!
https://blog.influx.com.br/como-usar-another-other-e-others-em-ingles/
Can we change our class to “another” day?
These three words are very confusing for many learners: other, another and others. Let’s take a look at them.
Well, I hope this lesson was of some help to you. And check tomorrow’s Blog post for more examples and other usages!