Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
I would rather walk to the station ______ wait an hour for the crowded bus.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → than
Complete sentence: I would rather walk to the station than wait an hour for the crowded bus. The speaker likes walking to the station more. Waiting for the bus is the other choice.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) then | means after that or next | Finish your homework, then go out to play. |
| (2) that | joins a fact or a reported statement to a verb | Meera said that she was tired. |
| (3) than (answer) | is used after “would rather” to compare two choices | Kabir would rather study in the library than at home. |
| (4) as | means in the way that | Do as your teacher says. |