Fill in the blanks. Answers 1. I would rather not go. 2. I would rather stay. 3. I would rather you didn’t come tomorrow. 4.… Continue reading
Rather as an adverb of degree
Rather can be used as an adverb of degree. This use of rather is common in British English. As an adverb of degree, rather has… Continue reading
Fairly, quite, rather and pretty
Fairly, rather, quite and pretty are all degree modifiers. They are used to express the degree to which a certain quality is present. Fairly does… Continue reading
Using rather
Rather is used to talk about preferences. Don’t come today. I would rather you came tomorrow. (= I would prefer you to come tomorrow.) After… Continue reading
Rather
Rather is an adverb of degree. Its meaning is similar to quite or fairly. It is rather cold here. You are rather late. With adjectives… Continue reading