Hans51 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Rather than
I think I'll have a cold drink than coffee. Someone told me that the meaning of this sentence is that the subject, I, more wants a cold drink than coffee, but I do not agree. Even "than" can't be used with general verbs. Am I right? Or the sentence above is possible? Although I found "than" is used with "different", other than it, I have never found "than" is used with general adjectives or verbs. Or are there more exceptions than I know?
As usual, I need your help to get out of this probelm. Thanks a million in advance.
As usual, I need your help to get out of this probelm. Thanks a million in advance.
Top answer
Hi, Rather than means instead of here. I assume you do not thoroughly understand the use of rather than . I think I'll have a cold drink rather than (= instead of; in place of) coffee.
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Hi,
Rather than means instead of here. I assume you do not thoroughly understand the use of rather than.
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than (= instead of; in place of) coffee.
The sentence above is perfectly good.
Further examples
Rather than taking that exam, he elected to go home.
Please write in pen rather than in pencil
Rather than means instead of here. I assume you do not thoroughly understand the use of rather than.
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than (= instead of; in place of) coffee.
The sentence above is perfectly good.
Further examples
Rather than taking that exam, he elected to go home.
Please write in pen rather than in pencil
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Hi,
I had not noticed your sentence did not contain rather. It is incorrect, then. Rather is missing.
Regards
I had not noticed your sentence did not contain rather. It is incorrect, then. Rather is missing.
Regards
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