The phrase “or rather” is preceded by a comma, and it along with the phrase or clause adjoined to it may be followed by a comma or a period, depending on where it is in the sentence.
Do you put a comma before but rather?
To use “but rather,” a comma must be placed before the word “but.” ... Much like with the word “then,” when a conjunction connects two independent clause a comma must be inserted before the conjunction in order for the sentence to be grammatical.
How do you use rather in a sentence?
Rather sentence example
- No, if one of us has to get snowed in up here, I'd rather it was me. ...
- Thanks, but I'd rather go alone. ...
- I ignored her question rather than lie. ...
- Maybe he'd rather listen than talk. ...
- It's a subject I'd rather not discuss. ...
- But if you'd rather take them off, go ahead.
