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23 Mar 2005, 06:31
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When should we be using Rather than, Instead of as opposed to and in place of?
What is the difference among these prhases?
Please your explanation will be appreciated. Thanks
What is the difference among these prhases?
Please your explanation will be appreciated. Thanks
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28 Mar 2005, 08:31
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Rather than is mostly used as a conjunction on the GMAT, whereas instead of is always a preposition. You will notice that people often try to use instead of as a conjunction:
e.g. Let's do it later instead of now.
1)This is an incorrect construction because now is an adverb, and GMAT requires that we use a noun after instead of:
e.g.Let's do it now rather than later.
2)Also, there is a meaning difference between the two. Rather than is used to to show preference whereas instead of is used to show more of a substitution.
3)In place of = Instead of
Some more examples:
Conj.: Rather than
“Gibson guitarswith their carved tops and necks that are fitted and glued to the body, rather than bolted onare expensive to makeâ€
e.g. Let's do it later instead of now.
1)This is an incorrect construction because now is an adverb, and GMAT requires that we use a noun after instead of:
e.g.Let's do it now rather than later.
2)Also, there is a meaning difference between the two. Rather than is used to to show preference whereas instead of is used to show more of a substitution.
3)In place of = Instead of
Some more examples:
Conj.: Rather than
“Gibson guitarswith their carved tops and necks that are fitted and glued to the body, rather than bolted onare expensive to makeâ€
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