Would rather and would prefer explanation
- 1. Grammar Presentatio n • Would prefer • Would rather
- 2. Would prefer & Wouldrather ● We use the modal expressions “would prefer” and “would rather” to talk about our preferences in English. ● These two expression mean the same thing and are synonyms for the verb “prefer.”
- 3. “would rather” and “would prefer ”can be used for present or future preferences. Here are some Examples . . . Present (or general) preferences: 1. A. Would you prefer coffee or tea? B. I think I would prefer coffee this morning. Future preferences: 1. A. We would rather live near the beach than in the mountains.
- 4. & would The forms of would prefer rather ● 1. Would Prefer: Would prefer can be used with either a noun or a verb: They would prefer coffee. They would prefer to drink coffee. **Notice that if you use a verb with would prefer, the verb is in
- 5. The negative of “would prefer” ● Use would prefer NOT + infinitive Examples . . . 1. They would prefer NOT to drive becausethey don’t knowthis area well. 1. She would prefer NOT to takeclasses in the afternoon. The morning is more convenient for her to study.
- 6. 2. Would Rather: ● “Would rather” can ONLY be used with a verb: They would rather have coffee NOT: They would rather coffee. **Notice that the verb that follows would rather must be in the simple form (NO ‘to’).
- 7. 2. Would Rather: ● “Would rather” can ONLY be used with a verb or subject: I would rather we didn’t donate money
- 8. The negative of “would rather” ● Use would rather NOT + base form Examples . . . 1. We would rather NOT go out tonight because we have to get up early tomorrow. 1. She would rather NOT buy a house in this area because it’s too far from her work.
- 9. Contractions : We often use contractions with “would prefer” and “would rather.” Pronouns can be contracted with WOULD to make the following: I would prefer/rather = I’d prefer / I’d rather We would prefer/rather we’d rather = we’d prefer / They’d prefer / They’d rather You’d prefer / You’d rather prefer / He’d rather He’d She’d prefer / She’d rather
- 10. More examples : 1. I’d rather visit France than Japan. 2. The students would prefer to do speaking activities in class. 3. We would rather not take a break now. Let’s take a break later. 4. Sam would prefer not to work on Saturdaysbecause he would liketo spend time with his