Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: I'd rather study math than ___.

• A. History
• B. Geography
• C. Science
• D. Art

Answer: (A)

Choosing the second item after “than” should be a noun that pairs smoothly with the verb in the first part, keeping the sentence concise and clear. Here, the verb is study, so the blank needs a subject you can study. All the options are valid subjects, but history creates a natural, balanced contrast with math—one humanities subject against a math/science area. Saying I’d rather study math than history is a common, fluent way to express a preference in school topics. The other subjects would also fit, but they don’t form as clear or typical a contrast with math in everyday speech.