Reciprocal Pronouns (Each other, one another)
📘 Reciprocal Pronouns (Each other, One another)
Reciprocal pronouns show that two or more people do something to or for each other.
1️⃣ Each other
Used mainly when two people or things are involved.
Examples:
- They love each other.
- The two friends helped each other.
2️⃣ One another
Used when more than two people or things are involved, but often interchangeable with each other.
Examples:
- The team members respect one another.
- We should support one another in difficult times.
3️⃣ Usage tips
- Both pronouns mean the same thing and can often be used interchangeably.
- The distinction (two = each other, more than two = one another) is traditional but not strictly followed.
🟨 Summary Table
Pronoun | Number involved | Example sentence |
---|---|---|
Each other | Two people or things | They looked at each other. |
One another | More than two | The neighbors greet one another. |
📝 Practice
Complete the sentences:
- The students helped ___ (each other / one another) with their homework.
- We should trust ___ (each other / one another).
- The two friends called ___ (each other / one another) every day.
- The players congratulated ___ (each other / one another) after the game.
- The family members support ___ (each other / one another).