Quiz on 'Would Rather' Usage

Which sentence correctly uses 'would rather' to express a preference about a present action?

• I would rather to go to the park.

• I would rather go to the park.

• I would rather going to the park.

• I would rather went to the park.

Which sentence correctly expresses a preference between two activities using 'would rather'?

• I would rather watch a movie than read a book.

• I would rather watching a movie than read a book.

• I would rather watched a movie than read a book.

• I would rather to watch a movie than read a book.

Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses 'would rather'.

• She would rather stay home tonight.

• They would rather go hiking tomorrow.

• He would rather to go to the party.

• I would rather eat pizza than pasta.

Which sentence shows correct use of 'would rather' with a negative preference?

• I would rather not go out tonight.

• I would rather go not out tonight.

• I would rather to not go out tonight.

• I would rather not to go out tonight.

What is the best way to correct this sentence? 'I would rather to stay home than going out.'

• I would rather to stay home than go out.

• I would rather stay home than go out.

• I would rather stay home than going out.

• I would rather to stay home than going out.

How do you form a sentence using 'would rather' to express a preference about a future action?

• I would rather to stay home tomorrow.

• I would rather stay home tomorrow.

• I would rather staying home tomorrow.

• I would rather stayed home tomorrow.

Which sentence correctly uses 'would rather' to express a preference about a general habit?

• She would rather to eat out every weekend.

• He would rather read books than watch TV regularly.

• They would rather going to the gym every day.

• I would rather to play video games after school.

Which sentence correctly uses 'would rather' to express a preference about a habitual action?

• I would rather went to the gym every day.

• She would rather eat salad for lunch than sandwiches.

• They would rather to watch movies on weekends.

• He would rather going to bed early every night.

Which sentence correctly uses 'would rather' to express a preference about your own future action?

• I would rather goes to the party.

• I would rather stay home tonight.

• He would rather to watch a movie.

• We would rather coming with us.

Which sentence correctly uses 'would rather' to express a preference about a repeated action or habit?

• I would rather going to the gym every day than staying at home.

• She would rather take the bus to work than drive every morning.

• They would rather to eat out than cooking at home on weekends.

• He would rather is watching movies than reading books regularly.