Prefer/would prefer/would rather

I prefer coffee __________ tea.

• to

• than

• from

I don't fancy the theatre again. I'd rather __________ to the cinema.

• to

• go

• going

Although I love relaxing on beaches, I think I prefer __________ in the mountains.

• walk

• walking

I'd rather speak to him in person __________ things over the phone.

• than discuss

• to discussing

• to discuss

I prefer trains __________ cars.

• from

• than

• to

I'm not a big fan of cars; I prefer __________ by train.

• travelling

• travel

If I had a choice I think I'd rather ___________ London.

• live in Paris than in

• live in Paris to

• to live in Paris than

They'd rather have lunch inside, but I'd prefer ___________ outside in the garden.

• eat

• eating

• to eat

I’m tired. I’d rather ________ out this evening, if you don’t mind.

• not go

• not going

• not to go

‘Are you going to tell them what happened?’ ‘No, I’d rather they ________’.

• don't know

• didn't know

• not know

• not knowing