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== P-Q-R == | == P-Q-R == | ||
=== rather === | |||
* in general | |||
** to create a contrast or exception | |||
* conjunctive adverb | |||
** instead of, etc. << to complete | |||
* usage: | |||
** rather is not a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) | |||
*** so it cannot combine two independent clauses | |||
** to avoid using it as a coordinator, use it before the verb, as per | |||
*** "It is not nice outside, rather it is rainy" << incorrect | |||
*** "Rather than nice outside, it is rainy" | |||
*** "It is not nice outside; rather, it is rainy" | |||
== S-T-U == | == S-T-U == |