Choose the correct sentence from the following options || Computer Operator (APSC) Exam – General Studies Solved PYQs | Advt. No. 07/2024

QUESTION: 


Choose the correct sentence from the following options.


(A) For exercise, I rather play and swim'

(B) For exercise, I play rather than swim.

(c) For exercise, I play rather and than swim.

(D) For exercise, I would not rather play and swim


SOLUTION: 


Option

Sentence

Explanation

(A)

For exercise, I rather play and swim.

Incorrect. The placement of "rather" is awkward, and the sentence lacks proper comparison structure.

(B)

For exercise, I play rather than swim.

Correct. "Rather than" is the correct phrase to show preference between two activities.

(C)

For exercise, I play rather and than swim.

Incorrect. The use of "rather and than" is grammatically incorrect.

(D)

For exercise, I would not rather play and swim.

Incorrect. The sentence structure is awkward, and "rather" is used incorrectly in this context.


Correct Option: (B) For exercise, I play rather than swim.


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