Was it acceptable to use 'other than' in my sentence?
Context: The person being spoken to should not have mentioned algebra, but he should have mentioned other fields.
When Teresa asked you about your favorite learning areas/courses/subjects, you should have mentioned fields or areas of studies other than algebra.
When Teresa asked you about your favorite subjects, you should have mentioned subjects other than algebra. OK When Teresa asked you about your favorite subjects, you shouldn't have mentioned algebra. More common
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When Teresa asked you about your favorite subjects, you should have mentioned subjects other than algebra. OK
When Teresa asked you about your favorite subjects, you shouldn't have mentioned algebra. More common