Element FORM/USE: 'RATHER THAN' + PHRASE
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat comparatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'rather than' + noun phrase or prepositional phrase to stress one element in a comparison.
Corrected Learner Example Use the stairs rather than the lift, the bike rather than the tube and whenever you've got enough time, try running around the neighbourhood in the morning before going to work. (Colombia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

Well, to me, it's better going to a large school, rather than a small one. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

Eat healthy foods rather than fatty foods. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Turkish; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

Cambridge logo