Monday, January 14, 2013

Confused Adjectives


Later and Latter
Rule: Later indicates a subsequent time or stage; Latter indicates the physical order (it denotes the second of two things).
Incorrect Usage: (a) I will come latter.
                                (b) Both, France and Europe are great tourist places; but, the later is more popular.

Correct Usage: (a) I will come later.
                             (b) Both, France and Europe are great tourist places; but, the latter is more popular.

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