WAEC - English Language (2000 - No. 52)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather resign ... part in such a dishonest deal.
instead of taking
than taking
than takes
than take

Explanation

The structure "rather + [base form of verb] + than + [base form of the verb]" is a common expression in English to show preference between two actions. Therefore, the correct construction is:  "He would rather resign than take part in such a dishonest deal"

 

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