Would Rather + Had Better

You'd better ask a doctor about it.

• would
• had

I'd rather stay at home.

• would
• had

I ... rather not go out tonight.

• would
• had

Simon ... better ask his boss before he decides.

• had
• would

A: I'm going out in a minute.

B: So am I, so you'd better ................ (take) your keys with you.

• take

• took

• to take

A: Do you watch much television?

B: No. I prefer ....................... (read) books to ................... (watch) television.

• read; watch

• reading; watching

• to read; watch

A: I didn't enjoy the concert much.

B: Nor did I! I would rather they ........................ (play) more modern music.

• played

• had played

• play

A: Shall we go to that new restaurant this evening?

B: Good idea. We had better ..................... (book) a table.

• book

• booked

• booking

A: Shall I tidy your bedroom for you?

B: I'd rather you ........................ (not/tidy) it. I'll do it later.

• not tidy

• didn't tidy

• don't tidy

A: Shall we go for a walk this afternoon?

B: No. I would prefer .......................... (stay) here and read a book.

• stay

• staying

• to stay