Former Latter

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University

10 Qs

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Former Latter

Former Latter

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Hard

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between former and latter?

Former refers to the last of two things mentioned, while latter refers to the first of two things mentioned.

Former refers to the first of two things mentioned, while latter refers to the second of two things mentioned.

Former and latter are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.

Former and latter are interchangeable and can be used to refer to either the first or second of two things mentioned.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context is the word 'former' used?

Referring to something or someone that previously held a particular position or status

Referring to something or someone that is currently holding a particular position or status

Referring to something or someone that is unrelated to any position or status

Referring to something or someone that will hold a particular position or status in the future

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context is the word 'latter' used?

Referring to the first of two things or people

Referring to the second of two things or people

Used to describe a specific item

Referring to multiple things or people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'former'.

The former president of the company is now retired.

The former teacher is now working as a chef.

The former employee of the store is now the manager.

The former student is now studying abroad.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'latter'.

She can either go to the party or the concert, but she chose the middle.

She can either go to the party or the concert, but she chose the latter.

She can either go to the party or the concert, but she chose the former.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When comparing two things, which one does 'former' refer to?

the second thing being compared

both things being compared

the first thing being compared

an unrelated thing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When comparing two things, which one does 'latter' refer to?

neither thing

the first thing

the second thing

both things

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