© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather Use of Prefer & Rather

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather RULES FOR USING “PREFER TO “(do) I don't like cities. I prefer to live in the country OR I prefer living in the country. Let’s study the differences in structure after prefer. We say: I prefer something to something else. E.g.: I prefer this coat to the coat you were wearing yesterday. I prefer to do something rather than (do) something else. E.g.: I prefer driving to traveling by train. I prefer doing something to doing something else.. E.g.: Ann prefers to live in the country than to live in a city.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather RULES FOR USING ‘ Would prefer (I'd prefer...)’ We use: "would prefer" to say what somebody wants in a particular situation. E.g.: Would you prefer tea or coffee. "would prefer to do" (not "doing"): E.g.: "Shall we go by train?" "Well, I'd prefer to go by car. (not "I'd prefer going") E.g.: I'd prefer to stay at home tonight rather than go to the cinema.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather RULES FOR USING ‘ Would rather (I'd rather...)’ Would rather (do) = would prefer (to do). Compare: E.g.: "Shall we go by train?“ "I'd prefer to go by car.“ "I'd rather go by car. (not to go) E.g.: "Would you rather have tea or coffee“ The negative is "I'd rather not (do something)": E.g.: I'm tired. I'd rather not go out this evening, if you don't mind. E.g.: "Do you want to go out this evening" "I'd rather not.“ I'd rather do something than (do)something else E.g.: I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the cinema. OR E.g.: I prefer to drive rather than travel by train.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather 1. I ___________________ coffee to tea. 2. I don't fancy the theatre again. I'd __________________ go to the cinema. 3.Although I love relaxing on beaches, I think I _____________ walking in the mountains. 4.I'd____________ speak to him in person than discuss things over the phone. Let us solve…………………

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather 5.I_____________ trains to cars. 6. I'm not a big fan of cars, I ______________ travelling by train. 7.If I had a choice I think I'd ___________________ live in Paris than London. 8.They'd ___________ have lunch inside but I'd ____________to eat outside in the garden.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather Alex: Would you rather stay home and cook dinner or go out? Betty: I'd rather go out. I am pretty tired today, so I don't want to cook. What about you? Would you rather stay in or go out? Alex: I would prefer to stay in, but we can go out if you would like. Betty: That would be nice. What type of restaurant would you like to go to? Take a look at this conversation to see some examples of would rather and would prefer:

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather Alex: I'd prefer to go somewhere quiet. Betty: Really? Not me. I would rather go somewhere fun, maybe even with some live music. Alex: But I thought you were tired? Betty: I am, but not too tired to have some fun. Alex: Well, I'd prefer not to, but…..OK.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather 1.They would__________ to meet on Monday than Tuesday. 2. He would ___________ to take a Yoga class. 3. Would you_________ go to an Italian or a Japanese restaurant? 4. Dennis would _____________ to spend his money at the mall. 5. I would ___________ to drive the jeep. Let us solve…………………

© 2015 albert-learning.com Use of Prefer and Rather 6. Would you ________ to bring a salad or dessert to the dinner party? 7. I'd_________________ stay at a different hotel. 8. We would_________________ sing a slower song. 9. Would he _______________ to dance to a different song? 10. She'd _______________ hear another song. Let us solve…………………

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