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Mercyful_fate Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

When do you use "Than + ing" and "Than + inf?"

For example: I'd rather be with you than be with her. Or I'd rather be with you than being with her.

Another example: It's better to tell the truth than lie/than to lie. Or It's better to tell the truth than lying.
  

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It's usually okay to use either, but in these comparisons, both elements should be of the same type. It's better to stay home than to be late. Staying home is better than being late.

— Avangi

  • It's usually okay to use either, but in these comparisons, both elements should be of the same type.
  • It's better to stay home than to be late.
  • Staying home is better than being late.
  • I'd rather [to] go home than [to] listen to you blabber.
  • I prefer walking in the rain to riding in a car with you.
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It's usually okay to use either, but in these comparisons, both elements should be of the same type.

It's better to stay home than to be late.

Staying home is better than being late.

I'd rather [to] go home than [to] listen to you blabber.

I prefer walking in the rain to riding in a car with you.
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