the former/ the latter
公式:前置语+the former/the latter+动词+其他
1. Of the two dresses, the latter is more beautiful.
2. I eat lots of fish and chicken, but I prefer the latter.
3. Out of the two suggestions, I prefer the latter.
4. Man differs from animals in that the former can reason, while the latter can’t.
5. Lisa and Molly prefer Ken to Mick because the former is more handsome.
正误题:
a. Some people prefer dogs to cats because the former are more faithful. (√)
b. Some people prefer dogs to cats because the former is more faithful. (×)