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Of the sword and the pen, the _______ is more powerful.

  1. A
    last one
  2. B
    later
  3. C
    latter
  4. D
    last

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When comparing two items mentioned sequentially (the sword and the pen), "latter" is used to designate the second of the two elements (i.e., the pen). Later refers to time, while latter refers to position.

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Of the sword and the pen, the _______ is more powerful.
A
last one
B
later
C
latter
D
last

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