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    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
    A the last part is quite engaging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the latter part is quite engaging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C the other part is quite engaging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D the later part becomes engaging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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