EN · Patterns

Rather than + noun/verb-ing, + subject + verb

This set contains 9 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.3

01

Rather than pAPreswaiting, Sshe VPasttook the initiative.

Explanation

Rather than waiting, she took the initiative.

Patternstake — took — taken

02

Rather than pAPrescomplaining, She VPastoffered solutions.

Explanation

Rather than complaining, he offered solutions.

03

Rather than pAPresspending more, Sthey VPrescut costs.

Explanation

Rather than spending more, they cut costs.

Patternsspend — spent — spent^cut — cut — cut

04

Rather than pAPrespostponing the meeting, Swe VPastdecided vIto proceed.

Explanation

Rather than postponing the meeting, we decided to proceed.

05

Rather than pAPresavoiding the issue, Sshe VPastaddressed it directly.

Explanation

Rather than avoiding the issue, she addressed it directly.

06

Rather than pAPresfocusing on the problem, She VPastlooked for opportunities.

Explanation

Rather than focusing on the problem, he looked for opportunities.

07

Rather than pAPresusing old methods, Sthey VPastadopted new technology.

Explanation

Rather than using old methods, they adopted new technology.

08

Rather than pAPresrelying on others, Swe VPastcompleted the task ourselves.

Explanation

Rather than relying on others, we completed the task ourselves.

09

Rather than pAPreswasting time, Sshe VPaststarted pAworking immediately.

Explanation

Rather than wasting time, she started working immediately.