Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the given options.

I prefer the _______ the former.

  1. later proposition than

  2. latter proposition to

  3. latter proposition

  4. latter proposition than

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The comparative structure 'prefer X to Y' is the standard English usage. 'Latter' is the correct term for the second of two things mentioned.