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Choose the word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence: "We need to discuss this matter ."

  1. farther
  2. further
  3. far
  4. farthest

Answer

B. further

Solution

"Further" refers to figurative extent (like discussion), while "farther" refers to physical distance.

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