SAT语法一题选择题rather还是用instead

题目

SAT语法一题选择题rather还是用instead
Standardized tests,some argue do not indicate a student's academi skill but
a) rather the ability to memorize and use a set of test taking tricks
B) instead the ability of memorizing and using a set of test taking tricks
是 rather还是　instead?

答案

rather
本身not……but……就是“不是……而是……”的意思.此处rather作为一个副词,加强语气而已,去掉也可以.