0
Vishaljain23231 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Jack’s relationship with compatriot, fellow taciturn ‘own man’ and blue-collar blue chip designer Ron Tauranac was more equal – and therefore spikier – than that of Chapman and Jim Clark. It also lacked the latter’s vital spark of God-given genius.

Who does the author refer to via the wor latter's

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/history/the-rise-of-brabham/
  

Top answer

The writer's intention is not clear to me. I don't find it a well-written sentence.

— Clive

  • The writer's intention is not clear to me.
  • I don't find it a well-written sentence.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

5 Answers
0
The writer's intention is not clear to me. I don't find it a well-written sentence.
0
0
vishaljain23231Who does the author refer to via the wor latter's
I would have to guess it refers to the relationship between Chapman and Clark. Still, it might refer only to Clark. It's ambiguous.

CJ
0
0
The writer may even mean Tauranac.
0
0
CliveThe writer may even mean Tauranac.
I hadn't considered that, but you're right. It could also be that. Very strange passage.

CJ
0

Related Questions