Final vs. last

[vitaly]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #75 "At the End of the Day (4)", question 8

let me leave you with a ......... expression. Next time you're off upstairs to bed

(a) end
(b) last
(c) lasting
(d) final

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #75 "At the End of the Day (4)", answer 8

let me leave you with a final expression. Next time you're off upstairs to bed

Correct answer: (d) final

Your answer was: correct
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What's the differences between "last" and "final"? Why "last" is not correct here?

Vitaly

[Alan]

Hi Vitaly,

They both suggest something at the end. Last suggests at the end of a series as in: The last book he ever wrote. Final can indicate the end in a particular situation as in: Would you like to give everyone a final piece of advice before they go?

Alan
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