Preferences

He would rather listen to music than watch a video during his commute. What's his preference?

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• He prefers _____ soccer _____ watching TV.

• • to play

  • than

• playing

  to

• play

  to

• playing

  than

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'playing' and 'to' because the sentence structure requires a gerund after 'prefers' and an infinitive after 'to'. Therefore, it should be 'He prefers playing soccer to watching TV.'

• She would rather study for the exam _____ going shopping.

• by

• with

• than

• or

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'than' because it is used to show preference between two options, indicating that she prefers studying for the exam over going shopping.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the rule "prefer sth to sth"?

• He enjoys playing soccer rather than watching TV.

• She prefers tea to coffee in the morning.

• They would rather go swimming than go hiking.

• We prefer studying for exams to going to parties.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'She prefers tea to coffee in the morning' demonstrates the rule 'prefer sth to sth else'.

1. Eda Erdem would rather ____ _________ ____ engage in any other sport, dedicating her life to mastering the game.

1. Serena Williams _______ ______ __ any other sport because of her passion for the game. (use prefer)

• We prefer going hiking ___ ________(stay) indoors on sunny days.

• Would you prefer _____ to the party _____ staying at home?

• going / to

• to go / or

• go / to

• to going / than

1. Which of the following question forms is written INCORRECTLY?

• 1. Would she rather visit the zoo or go to the aquarium?

• 1. Would you rather have pizza or pasta for dinner tonight?

• Would they rather travel by car or take a train for their vacation?

• Would he rather prefers to read a book or watch TV in his free time?

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Would he rather prefers to read a book or watch TV in his free time?' because the word 'prefers' is redundant and unnecessary in this question form.

"Emma prefers rainy weather to snowy weather." Draw her preference.