Question

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

• A. last one
• B. later
• C. latter
• D. last

Hint:

Former = first; latter = second of two mentioned.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks us to identify the more powerful entity between "sword" and "pen" by filling in the blank in the sentence: "Of the sword and pen, the ...... is more powerful."

Let's analyze the options:

1. Last one: This is incorrect as it doesn't refer to the order or comparison of only two items.
2. Later: This option is incorrect because "later" refers to time and not a comparison between two entities.
3. Latter: This is the correct option. The word "latter" is used to refer to the second of two things previously mentioned. In this context, the "pen" is more powerful than the "sword."
4. Last: This is incorrect. "Last" means final in sequence, but does not correctly fill the blank based on the context provided.

Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "Of the sword and pen, the latter is more powerful."

Explanation: The expression "the pen is mightier than the sword" suggests that writing (the pen) is a more effective tool for communication and change than force (the sword). In this sentence, "latter" correctly identifies the second item mentioned (the pen) as more powerful.