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Show Preference with "Rather than"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
SI VPresprefer vIto read a book rather than watch TV.
Explanation
I prefer to read a book rather than watch TV.
Patternsread — read — read
SShe VPreslikes vIto drink tea rather than coffee.
Explanation
She likes to drink tea rather than coffee.
Patternsdrink — drank — drunk
SWe VPastdecided vIto walk rather than take the bus.
Explanation
We decided to walk rather than take the bus.
Patternstake — took — taken
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
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
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
SShe VPastdecided vIto study rather than go to the party.
Explanation
She decided to study rather than go to the party.
Patternsgo — went — gone
SHe VPresenjoys pAplaying soccer rather than basketball.
Explanation
He enjoys playing soccer rather than basketball.
SWe VPresprefer vIto cook at home rather than order takeout.
Explanation
We prefer to cook at home rather than order takeout.
SI Mwould rather v2travel by train rather than fly.
Explanation
I would rather travel by train rather than fly.
Patternsfly — flew — flown
SShe VPreswants vIto work on her project rather than relax.
Explanation
She wants to work on her project rather than relax.