Rather: one word, many options

I would prefer to go in December _________ in May

• rather

• rather than

• than

RATHER

________ live here or go back to London?

• Would you prefer to

• Would you rather to

• Would you rather

RATHER

He wanted to be an actor instead of a comedian

• He would rather be a comedian instead of an actor

• He rather wanted to be an actor instead of a comedian

• He wanted to be an actor rather than a comedian

RATHER

Processed meat is really bad for our health. I prefer to avoid it.

• I rather avoid processed meat. This stuff is really bad for us.

• I would not eat processed meat. This stuff is rather bad for us.

• I'd rather avoid processed meat. This stuff is really bad for us.

RATHER

It is a real challenge to keep up with this new diet.

• This new diet is rather good, but I can hardly keep up with it.

• This new diet is rather challenging. I can hardly keep up with it.

• This new diet is a real challenge. I'd rather quit it.