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Show Preference with "Rather than"

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

01

SI VPresprefer vIto read a book rather than watch TV.

Explanation

I prefer to read a book rather than watch TV.

Patternsread — read — read

02

SShe VPreslikes vIto drink tea rather than coffee.

Explanation

She likes to drink tea rather than coffee.

Patternsdrink — drank — drunk

03

SWe VPastdecided vIto walk rather than take the bus.

Explanation

We decided to walk rather than take the bus.

Patternstake — took — taken

04

SHe Mwould rather v2eat at home rather than go to a restaurant.

Explanation

He would rather eat at home rather than go to a restaurant.

Patternseat — ate — eaten^go — went — gone

05

SThey VPastchose vIto stay in rather than go out.

Explanation

They chose to stay in rather than go out.

Patternschoose — chose — chosen^go — went — gone

06

SI VPreswant vIto save money rather than spend it on unnecessary things.

Explanation

I want to save money rather than spend it on unnecessary things.

Patternsspend — spent — spent

07

SShe VPastdecided vIto study rather than go to the party.

Explanation

She decided to study rather than go to the party.

Patternsgo — went — gone

08

SHe VPresenjoys pAplaying soccer rather than basketball.

Explanation

He enjoys playing soccer rather than basketball.

09

SWe VPresprefer vIto cook at home rather than order takeout.

Explanation

We prefer to cook at home rather than order takeout.

10

SI Mwould rather v2travel by train rather than fly.

Explanation

I would rather travel by train rather than fly.

Patternsfly — flew — flown

11

SShe VPreswants vIto work on her project rather than relax.

Explanation

She wants to work on her project rather than relax.