Complete the sentences with most appropriate choice.
Of the sword and pen, the ____ is more powerful.

Question

Complete the sentences with most appropriate choice. 
Of the sword and pen, the ____ is more powerful.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to complete the sentence "Of the sword and pen, the ____ is more powerful." with the most appropriate choice.

**Explanation for why Option 3 (latter) is correct:**

*   **"Latter"** is used to refer to the second of two things or people that have just been mentioned. In the given sentence, "sword" is the first item mentioned, and "pen" is the second. Therefore, "latter" correctly refers to the "pen."
*   The phrase "The pen is mightier than the sword" is a well-known idiom, implying that written words and intellectual influence have more power than military force. By choosing "latter," the sentence aligns perfectly with this established concept, stating that the pen (the second item mentioned) is more powerful.

**Explanation for why other options are incorrect:**

*   **Option 1 (last one):** While "last one" can refer to the final item, it is generally used when there are more than two items, or in a less formal context. When specifically referring to the second of *only two* items, "latter" is the precise and grammatically preferred choice.
*   **Option 2 (later):** "Later" primarily refers to time (at a subsequent time) or position (further on in a sequence or list). For example, "I'll see you later" or "The later chapters of the book." It does not function as a pronoun to refer to the second of two previously mentioned nouns in the way "latter" does.
*   **Option 4 (last):** "Last" is used to refer to the final item in a series of *three or more* items. For example, "Of the apple, banana, and orange, the last is my favorite." When there are only two items, "latter" is the correct word to refer to the second one, while "former" refers to the first.