Topic: Expressing preferences using PREFER, WOULD PREFER, and WOULD RATHER.
We can learn in this lesson how to express preferences.
Students sometimes confuse these expression ; prefer, would prefer, would rather.
Students sometimes confuse these expression ; prefer, would prefer, would rather.
[Difference in meaning]
We use prefer when we talk about what we like in general.
We use would prefer and would rather when we talk about specific choices in particular situation.
We use prefer when we talk about what we like in general.
We use would prefer and would rather when we talk about specific choices in particular situation.
[Difference in Form]
Prefer and would prefer can be followed by Infinitive, Gerund and Noun.
However, would rather is going to take the base Verb.
Prefer and would prefer can be followed by Infinitive, Gerund and Noun.
However, would rather is going to take the base Verb.
[Naming our choices]
When we answer using ‘would prefer and would rather’, we have to use different prepositions.
I’d prefer going for a walk to taking a nap.
I’d rather go for a walk than take a nap.
When we answer using ‘would prefer and would rather’, we have to use different prepositions.
I’d prefer going for a walk to taking a nap.
I’d rather go for a walk than take a nap.
Source : JenniferESL
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