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Salsatom Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
”Rather than"
Hi,
I would like to know the correct form of the verb succeeding "rather than".
Should we use bare infinitive as in
"Rather than take a taxi, he chose to walk."
Or should we use gerund as in
"Rather than taking a taxi, he chose to walk."
Thank you.
Cheers,
Tom
I would like to know the correct form of the verb succeeding "rather than".
Should we use bare infinitive as in
"Rather than take a taxi, he chose to walk."
Or should we use gerund as in
"Rather than taking a taxi, he chose to walk."
Thank you.
Cheers,
Tom
Top answer
"—used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish < rather than continue the argument, he walked away> <chose to sing rather than play violin>" Mirriam-Webster online dictionary CB
- "—used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish < rather than continue the argument, he walked away> <chose to sing rather than play violin>" Mirriam-Webster online dictionary CB
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"—used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish <rather than continue the argument, he walked away> <chose to sing rather than play violin>"
Mirriam-Webster online dictionary
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Mirriam-Webster online dictionary
CB
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