C1Englishen.c1.065

Cohesion: the former / the latter

Structure:

The former... the latter... (referring to two previously mentioned items)

The former = the first of two; the latter = the second of two. Do not use with three or more items.

Example:

Both proposals have merit, but the latter seems more practical.

Examples

Both proposals have merit, but the latter seems more practical.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Both proposals have merit, but the latter seems more practical."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes