Would Rather vs. Would Prefer

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What does 'would rather' mean?

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It is used to express a preference for one thing over another.

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How do you use 'would rather' in a sentence?

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You can say 'I would rather [verb] than [verb]'. For example, 'I would rather swim than cycle.'

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What does 'would prefer' mean?

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It is used to indicate a stronger preference for one option over another.

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How do you use 'would prefer' in a sentence?

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You can say 'I would prefer [noun] to [noun]'. For example, 'I would prefer chocolate cake to vanilla cake.'

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What is the difference between 'would rather' and 'would prefer'?

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'Would rather' is often used for choices between actions, while 'would prefer' is used for choices between nouns.

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Complete the sentence: 'I would rather _______ at home than go out.'

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stay.

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Complete the sentence: 'She would rather _______ than go to the party.'

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study.

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Fill in the blank: 'If I had a choice, I would _______ live in Paris than in Germany.'

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rather.

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What is the correct form: 'I would rather swim _______ cycle.'

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than.

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Choose the correct option: 'I would _______ eat pizza than burgers.'

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rather.