Question

I like both tea and coffee but prefer the latter

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., latter.

The sentence suggests that the blank must contain a word that refers to the second noun.

Let's look at the meanings of the options:

later- at a time in the near future; soon or afterwards.

latter- denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things.

least- smallest in amount, extent, or significance.

last- coming after all others in time or order; final.

In sentences where two things are mentioned, the first is referred to by the adjective 'former'; while the second thing is referred to by the adjective 'latter'.