Unit 2 – Seeing the USA Last – Later - Latter

Last – Later - Latter Later, Latter; Latest, Last Later is the opposite of earlier. It refers to time. You are later than I expected. He came later. Latter is the opposite of former. It refers to position. The former half of the film is more interesting than the latter half. 1. Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Between Soldier, Captain and Major, the latter is the higher rank. 2. Near or nearer to the end: the latter part of the book. 3. Further advanced in time or sequence; later: a style that has been revived in latter times. Latest means the most recent. It refers to time. She keeps herself up to date with the latest trends in fashion. I haven’t heard the latest news. Last is the opposite of first. It refers to position. The last chapter is very difficult to learn. Ours is the last house in the street. Last – Later - Latter

1. James did his best to win. Unfortunately, he finished __________. 2 1. James did his best to win. Unfortunately, he finished __________. 2. It's a bit __________ to change your mind ! Come on, go on with your exercise ! 3. The __________ news from the Artic is very alarming 4. My neighbors have a son and a daughter : the former is a teacher, the __________ is a nurse. 5. Do you know that Jack is in his __________ fifties? Yes, I do. He'll be 59 next week. 6. __________ time I saw her, she was wearing an amazing red hat ! 7. Why are you coming so __________? I've been waiting for you ! 8. Have you read J.K. Rowling's __________ book? 9. Yes, I have. She says it's her __________ book featuring Harry Potter. 10. This is the very __________ sentence of this exercise. Thank your for doing it! See you __________! Activity

1. James did his best to win. Unfortunately, he finished last. 2 1. James did his best to win. Unfortunately, he finished last . 2. It's a bit late  to change your mind ! Come on, go on with your exercise ! 3. The latest  news from the Artic is very alarming 4. My neighbours have a son and a daughter : the former is a teacher, the latter  is a nurse. 5. Do you know that Jack is in his late  fifties? Yes, I do. He'll be 59 next week. 6. last  time I saw her, she was wearing an amazing red hat ! 7. Why are you coming so late ? I've been waiting for you ! 8. Have you read J.K. Rowling's latest  book? 9. Yes, I have. She says it's her last  book featuring Harry Potter. 10. This is the very last sentence of this exercise. Thank your for doing it ! See you later  ! Answers