Question

Which of the phrases (a),(b),(c) and (d) given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase printed in the bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (e) as the answer. Though the first half of the book is rather dull, the later part is quite engaging

Q: Answer-Which of the phrases (a),(b),(c) and (d) given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase pri...

Use later when referring to time use latter when referring to the second of two persons or things mentioned previously. Going by the rule mentioned above, latter should have been used in place of later. Hence, the phrase in b will replace the highlighted part correctly.

A the last part is quite engaging Correct Incorrect

B the latter part is quite engaging Correct Incorrect

C the other part is quite engaging Correct Incorrect

D the later part becomes engaging Correct Incorrect

E No correction required Correct Incorrect

Detailed Solution

Use 'later' when referring to time; use 'latter' when referring to the second of two persons or things mentioned previously. Going by the rule mentioned above, 'latter' should have been used in place of 'later'. Hence, the phrase in b) will replace the highlighted part correctly.

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