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According many different dictionaries and my book, the usage of "rather than" is really confusing. Sometimes, the verb after it takes a V-ing form, but occasionally it takes a V form. The following are what I collected. Could any native speakers to help me with them? Thanks!
1.
As the latte factor shows, you would be a lot better off if you saved or invested that money rather than spending it. (Ivy League English magazine)
→Is it also correct to use "spend" here?
2.
I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out. (Cambridge dictionary)
→Can I say "going" instead?
3.
Rather than go straight on to university why not get some work experience first? (Longman dictionary)
→Can I say "going" instead?
4.
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? (Oxford dictionary)
→Can I say "try" instead?
1.
As the latte factor shows, you would be a lot better off if you saved or invested that money rather than spending it. (Ivy League English magazine)
→Is it also correct to use "spend" here?
2.
I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out. (Cambridge dictionary)
→Can I say "going" instead?
3.
Rather than go straight on to university why not get some work experience first? (Longman dictionary)
→Can I say "going" instead?
4.
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? (Oxford dictionary)
→Can I say "try" instead?
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