Select the correct option:
The chief engineer recommended replacing the obsolete part ______ than repairing it.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. rather.
Context: The sentence describes a preference for one action (replacing the part) over another (repairing it) because the part is 'obsolete.'
Grammatical concept: The phrase 'rather than' is a conjunction used to express a preference or to indicate that one thing is done or chosen instead of another. It is specifically used to contrast two ideas or actions.
Correct word/ phrase: rather
Final sentence: The chief engineer recommended replacing the obsolete part rather than repairing it.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.