there are also other (also)

Use 'there are other' for additional items in the same group. Use 'also' to add or emphasize an action or clause. When both appear together ('There are also other...') the sentence usually sounds redundant.

Quick answer

If you're naming extra items, write 'there are other' (or 'three other...'). If you're adding an action or linking clauses, use 'also' before the verb or start the sentence with 'Also' / 'In addition.' When both feel possible, prefer a clean rewrite: 'There are other X' or 'Also, we X.'

There are other = additional members/items in the same set.
Also = links ideas or emphasizes verbs (place before the verb or at the start).
Avoid: 'There are also other...' - usually redundant. Rewrite instead.

Core explanation (short)

'Other' marks membership or extra items. 'Also' signals addition of an action or clause. Together they duplicate the same signal of addition and clutter the sentence.

Decision test: Are you naming extra items in the same set? Use 'there are other.' Are you adding an action or linking a sentence? Use 'also' before the verb or at the start.

If 'other' appears, drop 'also' in the same clause.
If the emphasis is on the verb, move 'also' before the verb: 'We also checked the files.'
When unsure, rewrite: 'In addition, ...' or 'There are other ...'.

Wrong: There are also other candidates to interview.
Right: There are other candidates to interview.

Real usage and tone

Put 'also' before the verb to highlight the action: 'We also tested the backup.' Use 'there are other' for tight, item-focused phrasing: 'There are other issues to address.' Formal prose favors 'In addition' or 'Moreover' to link sentences; informal speech tolerates 'also' but avoid doubling addition signals.

Pre-verbal 'also' = emphasis on the action.
'There are other' = focused, clear statement about items.
For formal links, prefer 'In addition' or 'Moreover' rather than stacking 'also' with other signals.

Usage: We completed the audit. Also, we updated the risk log. (links two actions)
Usage: There are other issues to address. (item-focused)

Examples you can copy: workplace

Work writing values brevity and clarity. Replace redundant phrases with 'there are other', 'additional', or a short action-focused rewrite.

Work - Wrong: There are also other team members available next quarter.
Work - Right: There are other team members available next quarter.
Work - Wrong: There are also more metrics we should track this quarter.
Work - Right: We should track additional metrics this quarter.
Work - Wrong: There are also other clients affected by the outage.
Work - Right: There are other clients affected by the outage.

Examples you can copy: school & academic

Academic prose penalizes redundancy. Use 'there are other' for extra sources, methods, or students; start a new sentence with 'In addition' for a separate point.

School - Wrong: There are also other sources you can cite for this essay.
School - Right: There are other sources you can cite for this essay.
School - Wrong: There are also two students who missed the lab and need make-up work.
School - Right: Two other students missed the lab and need make-up work.
School - Wrong: There are also other steps in the protocol that weren't tested.
School - Right: There are other steps in the protocol that weren't tested.

Examples you can copy: casual writing & texting

Casual messages can be forgiving, but removing duplicated signals makes them crisper and easier to scan.

Casual - Wrong: There are also other movies we could watch tonight.
Casual - Right: There are other movies we could watch tonight.
Casual - Wrong: There are also two slices of pizza left if you're hungry.
Casual - Right: Two other slices of pizza are left if you're hungry.
Casual - Wrong: There are also other colors I like besides blue.
Casual - Right: There are other colors I like besides blue.

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence in context. If both versions sound possible, choose the one that reads more simply.

Rewrite help: fix a sentence fast

Follow this micro-checklist, then use one of the rewrite templates below.

Step 1: Is the sentence naming extra items in the same set? → Use 'there are other' or 'X other Y'.
Step 2: Is it adding an action or linking clauses? → Put 'also' before the verb or start with 'Also' / 'In addition'.
Step 3: If it still feels clumsy, rewrite to emphasize either the item or the action.

Rewrite - Work: Original: 'There are also other reports pending review.' Rewrite 1 (item): 'Two other reports are pending review.' Rewrite 2 (action): 'Also, two reports are pending review.'
Rewrite - School: Original: 'There are also other chapters that discuss this theory.' Rewrite 1 (item): 'There are other chapters that discuss this theory.' Rewrite 2 (action): 'In addition, later chapters discuss this theory.'
Rewrite - Casual: Original: 'There are also other places to park.' Rewrite 1 (item): 'There are other places to park.' Rewrite 2 (action): 'Also, you can park on Elm Street.'
Templates: 'There are other [plural noun].' | '[Number] other [noun] [verb].' | 'Also, [clause].' | 'In addition, [clause].'

Memory trick & quick proofreading tips

Mnemonic: 'Other drops also' - if you see 'other' in the same clause, drop 'also.'

Proofread moves: read the sentence aloud (your ear detects doubled additions), then try 'In addition' as a swap-if that feels off, use 'there are other.'

'Other drops also' = drop 'also' when 'other' is present.
Read aloud to catch doubled addition.
Quick swap order: 'there are other' → 'also + verb' → 'in addition' and pick the clearest.

Practice: Say both aloud: 'There are also other options' → 'There are other options' (cleaner).

Similar mistakes to watch for

The duplication problem recurs with 'also additional', 'also another', or stacking 'in addition' with 'also.' Pick one signal of addition or restructure the sentence.

Avoid: 'also additional', 'also another', 'in addition also'.
Also vs. too vs. as well: choose the placement that sounds natural (I did that too / I also did that).
For formal links, prefer 'In addition' or 'Moreover'; reserve 'also' for short, action-focused uses.

Wrong: There are also additional resources on the site.
Right: There are additional resources on the site.
Wrong: Also, in addition, we updated the figures.
Right: In addition, we updated the figures. / Also, we updated the figures.
Wrong: She also another student joined the committee.
Right: She, along with another student, joined the committee. / Another student also joined the committee.

Grammar, hyphenation, and spacing notes (short)

No hyphenation is needed for these phrases. When 'Also' starts a sentence and links clauses, a comma after it is common ('Also, we reviewed...'). Use a single space after periods in normal digital writing.

Do not hyphenate: there-are-other, also-other, etc.
Comma: 'Also, ...' at the start of a sentence is fine when linking thoughts; it's optional in very short sentences.
Spacing: use one space after periods and commas in most online and print contexts.

Usage: Correct: Also, the team updated the plan.
Correct: There are other options.

FAQ

Is 'There are also other' grammatically incorrect?

Not strictly incorrect, but usually redundant. Both 'also' and 'other' signal addition, so prefer 'There are other' or rewrite to emphasize either the item or the action.

When should I keep 'also' instead of 'other'?

Keep 'also' when you emphasize an action or link clauses (We also completed X; Also, we will...). Use 'other' when naming additional items in the same group.

Can I start a sentence with 'Also' in formal writing?

You can, but 'In addition' or a restructured sentence is often stronger in formal contexts. If you start with 'Also,' make its link to the previous sentence clear.

How do I rewrite 'There are also two reports pending review'?

Options: 'Two other reports are pending review.' (item emphasis) or 'Also, two reports are pending review.' (action/link emphasis). Choose the first for concise reporting.

What's the difference between 'also' and 'too'?

'Also' is flexible (can start sentences and appear before verbs). 'Too' usually appears at the end of clauses (I went too). Both mean 'in addition,' but placement and tone differ.

Want a quick check?

Swap 'there are also' for 'there are other' and read both aloud-your ear will usually pick the better option. If unsure, use a rewrite template from this guide.

For a second opinion, paste your sentence into a grammar checker to flag redundant 'also/other' constructions and suggest tighter rewrites.