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Letter or latter
A letter is a written or printed communication sent to someone, usually by post or electronically. It can be a formal document or a personal message to a friend or relative.
Examples:
- I received a letter from my sister today.
- She wrote a letter of complaint to the company.
- E-mails are modern letters.
The latter
The latter refers to the second of two things or people that have just been mentioned. It is used to avoid repeating the second item's name.
Examples:
- Tom and Gustav are both kind people, but the latter (Gustav) even donates huge amounts of money to yoga organizations.
- We could go to the cinema or the theatre. I'd prefer the latter.
- Between wealth and health, the latter is more important.
Key Difference:
A letter is a physical or digital message. The latter is a word used for the second of two previously mentioned items.
Now, it's up to you to fill in the gaps in the following test with either "letter" or "latter". Good luck!

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