rather than vs instead of

by **Guest79** Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:09 am

Many time we encounter questions using 'rather than' and 'instead of'. Can someone explain where to use 'rather than' and where to use 'instead of'

Thanks

by **RonPurewal** Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:14 am

Type 'rather' and 'instead' into the search box on the upper right and you'll find this.

by **kris** Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:24 pm

Knowledge of the difference between " rather than" and "instead of " is very important for GMAT Verbal. To one of my doubt Christian Ryan gave a good explanation.

http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/rat ... t1177.html

by **RonPurewal** Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:33 am

Hmm.

This is a point into which we'll do some further research, for sure.

Have you encountered any examples of problems on which 'rather than'/'instead of' is the DECIDING FACTOR (i.e., there was at least one answer choice differing from the correct choice ONLY in this respect)? If so, tell us!