Would Rather vs. Would Prefer

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What does 'would rather' mean?

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'Would rather' is used to express a preference for one option over another.

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What does 'would prefer' mean?

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'Would prefer' is used to indicate a choice or desire for something over another.

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Complete the sentence: They would .................... to have dogs. They don't like cats.

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prefer

Front

Complete the sentence: I'd ________ to go to the cinema than stay at home.

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Prefer

Front

Choose the correct form: I would rather ________ the blue shirt.

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buy

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Complete the sentence: He ....................... watch basketball.

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would rather

Front

Rewrite: My father prefers building a shelf himself to buying one.

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My father would rather build a shelf himself than buy one.

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When do we use 'would rather' instead of 'would prefer'?

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'Would rather' is often used in informal contexts, while 'would prefer' is more formal.

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Is 'would rather' followed by a verb in the base form or gerund?

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'Would rather' is followed by the base form of the verb.

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Is 'would prefer' followed by a verb in the base form or gerund?

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'Would prefer' can be followed by a gerund or a noun.