Understanding Verb Patterns and Preferences

The video tutorial covers verbs of preference, focusing on the use of infinitive and ING forms. It explains how 'prefer' interacts with prepositions and how it combines with 'would'. The tutorial also discusses the expressions 'would rather' and 'had better', highlighting their differences and correct usage. The video concludes with a recommendation to use a good English dictionary for further learning.

What is the main focus of verbs of preference?

• To express likes and dislikes

• To compare two nouns

• To describe actions in the past

• To indicate future plans

When using 'prefer' without comparisons, which forms can follow it?

• Either the infinitive or ing form

• Neither form

• Only the ing form

• Only the infinitive form

What should you remember when a verb follows a preposition?

• It takes the future tense

• It takes the infinitive form

• It takes the ing form

• It takes the past tense

What is the role of 'to' when used with 'prefer' in comparisons?

• An article

• A conjunction

• A verb

• A preposition

What should you do if 'not' is involved with 'prefer'?

• Use the bare infinitive

• Use the past participle

• Use the ing form

• Use the to infinitive

What should you use when 'prefer' is combined with 'would'?

• The past participle

• The to infinitive

• The bare infinitive

• The ing form

Which expression is needed when making comparisons with 'prefer'?

• In addition to

• As well as

• Rather than

• Instead of

What does 'would rather' mean?

• To suggest something

• To prefer something

• To avoid something

• To dislike something

What form does 'would rather' take?

• The to infinitive

• The ing form

• The past participle

• The bare infinitive

What is the tone of 'had better' compared to 'should'?

• Not urgent at all

• More urgent

• Less urgent

• Equally urgent