SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 9

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q9

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

I would rather serve _________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. than beg.

  • We use rather than to give more importance to one thing when two alternatives or preferences are being compared:
    • He wanted to be an actor rather than a comedian.
    • Can we come over on Saturday rather than Friday?
  • Rather than usually occurs between two things which are being compared.
  • "Rather + v1 + than + v1" is the correct phrase.

Hence, it will be the correct choice.

Correct Sentence:-

I would rather serve than beg.