Would Rather and Would Prefer: Expressing Preference — Exercise 1

1I would rather stay at home tonight — choose —thantoinstead go out in the rain.

2She would prefer — choose —tothanfor travel by train rather than fly.

3I’d rather you — choose —didn’tdon’twon’t tell anyone about this yet.

4They would prefer coffee — choose —tothanover tea in the morning.

5He would rather work late — choose —thantoso leave the project unfinished.

6I would prefer — choose —to staystayingstay in a hotel near the city center.

7She’d rather her parents — choose —understoodunderstandwill understand her decision.

8We would prefer a quiet restaurant — choose —tothaninstead a crowded one.

9I’d rather not — choose —discussto discussdiscussing this issue right now.

10He would prefer you — choose —arrivedarrivewill arrive earlier tomorrow.