Someone (else) vs. Another (one)

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A.  Is it possible for me to have someone claim the result for me?B.  Is it possible for me to have someone else claim the result for me?C.  Is it possible for me to have another claim the result for me?D.  Is it possible for me to have another one claim the result for me?1.  Which of the sentences above is/are the correct way to say what is meant in the example?2.  Of the possible answers, what is the difference between 'someone (else)' and 'another (one)' in the given sentences?3.  How does adding the word 'else' to 'someone' change the meaning of the sentence above?Please advise.  Thank you.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I don't know what 'claim the result' means.

A. Is it possible for me to have someone claim the result for me?

This is OK, and not unusual.

B. Is it possible for me to have someone else claim the result for me?

This is OK, and not unusual. 'Else' just stresses the idea that it is not me.

C. Is it possible for me to have another claim the result for me?

This is correct, but extremely formal. Sounds odd.

D. Is it possible for me to have another one claim the result for me?

Not the same meaning as the first three. The use of 'one' suggests that you are referring to some category of people already mentioned. eg another one of my classmates.

1. Which of the sentences above is/are the correct way to say what is meant in the example?

What example?

2. Of the possible answers, what is the difference between 'someone (else)' and 'another (one)' in the given sentences?

3. How does adding the word 'else' to 'someone' change the meaning of the sentence above?

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much for your explanations. I've learned so much here.

CliveI don't know what 'claim the result' means.

What I mean with "claim the result" is to get the test result in the form of a certificate. Is it OK to say "claim the result", then? Please improve if necessary.

CliveC. Is it possible for me to have another claim the result for me?
This is correct, but extremely formal. Sounds odd.

Does 'another' here mean 'other than me'? Does it also give stress like adding 'else'?

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Clive

“I don't know what 'claim the result' means.”

What I mean with "claim the result" is to get the test result in the form of a certificate. Is it OK to say "claim the result", then? No. Say "pick up my certificate". Please improve if necessary.

Clive

“C. Is it possible for me to have another claim the result for me?
This is correct, but extremely formal. Sounds odd.”

Does 'another' here mean 'other than me'? Yes Does it also give stress like adding 'else'?

What it does is make you sound like English is not your first language. Just don't say this.

However, you could say 'another person'. That's quite common.

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

CliveNo. Say "pick up my certificate"

OK, I would use this instead.

CliveWhat it does is make you sound like English is not your first language. Just don't say this.
However, you could say 'another person'. That's quite common.

I would only use 'someone else' or 'another person', then, in similar sentences.

Thank you very much, Clive, for helping me with this.

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