Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb, preposition, participle or conjunction. The question is followed by four alternatives. Choose the most appropriate one.

I would rather be a doctor ___________ a lawyer.

  1. than

  2. to

  3. but

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

All the comparative words (except seven words: prefer, senior, junior, inferior, superior, etc) are followed by preposition 'than'. So, 'rather than'.