EN · Patterns
Rather than + noun/verb-ing, + subject + verb
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
Rather than pAPreswaiting, Sshe VPasttook the initiative.
Explanation
Rather than waiting, she took the initiative.
Patternstake — took — taken
Rather than pAPrescomplaining, She VPastoffered solutions.
Explanation
Rather than complaining, he offered solutions.
Rather than pAPresspending more, Sthey VPrescut costs.
Explanation
Rather than spending more, they cut costs.
Patternsspend — spent — spent^cut — cut — cut
Rather than pAPrespostponing the meeting, Swe VPastdecided vIto proceed.
Explanation
Rather than postponing the meeting, we decided to proceed.
Rather than pAPresavoiding the issue, Sshe VPastaddressed it directly.
Explanation
Rather than avoiding the issue, she addressed it directly.
Rather than pAPresfocusing on the problem, She VPastlooked for opportunities.
Explanation
Rather than focusing on the problem, he looked for opportunities.
Rather than pAPresusing old methods, Sthey VPastadopted new technology.
Explanation
Rather than using old methods, they adopted new technology.
Rather than pAPresrelying on others, Swe VPastcompleted the task ourselves.
Explanation
Rather than relying on others, we completed the task ourselves.
Rather than pAPreswasting time, Sshe VPaststarted pAworking immediately.
Explanation
Rather than wasting time, she started working immediately.