List of word parts of speech & their grammar rules: Difference between revisions

List of word parts of speech & their grammar rules (view source)

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 == 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 ==