| Element | FORM: 'RATHER THAN' + NON-FINITE CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | comparatives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'rather than' + a non-finite clause to stress one element in a comparison. |
| Corrected Learner Example | If you prefer watching TV rather than reading, you have to be critical: you mustn't in any way accept everything, every image that passes in front of your eyes. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) I would say that we are keen on walking in the mountains rather than going on a shopping trip to Edinburgh. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Spanish - European; Pass) So, at night they are mostly tired and it's much easier to sit down in front of the television set rather than take a book and read it. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) I would prefer to sleep in tents rather than stay in rooms. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2003; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
