B1 - Expressing Preferences Quiz

Complete the sentence: "___ reading a book to watching TV."

• I prefer

• I think

• I'm fond of

• I believe

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "I prefer" because it expresses a personal preference, making the sentence complete and meaningful. The other options do not convey a preference effectively in this context.

What phrase expresses a preference? "___ go for a walk than stay inside."

• I’d rather

• I feel

• I'm worried about

• I like

Answer explanation

The phrase "I’d rather" clearly expresses a preference, indicating a choice between two options. In this case, it shows a preference for going for a walk over staying inside.

Which phrase shows a preference for one activity over another? "I ___ pizza to burgers."

• prefer

• enjoy

• dislike

• love

Answer explanation

The phrase 'I prefer pizza to burgers' clearly indicates a choice, showing a preference for pizza over burgers. The word 'prefer' specifically conveys this comparison, unlike 'enjoy', 'dislike', or 'love', which do not imply preference.

What phrase completes the sentence? "I ___ classical music more than pop."

• enjoy

• think

• believe

• am interested in

Answer explanation

The phrase 'enjoy' fits best as it expresses a preference for classical music over pop. The other options do not convey the same level of appreciation or enjoyment.

Which option expresses a stronger preference? "___, my favourite dessert is chocolate cake."

• Personally

• I enjoy

• I'd rather

• In my opinion

Answer explanation

The word 'Personally' indicates a strong personal preference, making it the most emphatic choice. In contrast, 'I enjoy' and 'In my opinion' are more neutral, while 'I'd rather' suggests a comparison rather than a preference.

Choose the correct option: "___ football is better than basketball."

• I like

• I think

• I'm worried about

• I hope

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "I like" because it expresses a personal preference, making the statement "I like football is better than basketball" coherent. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

What phrase expresses a stronger personal preference? "I ___ skiing over snowboarding."

• prefer

• think

• believe

• feel

Answer explanation

The phrase "I prefer skiing over snowboarding" clearly indicates a stronger personal preference. The word "prefer" directly conveys a choice, while "think," "believe," and "feel" are more subjective and less definitive.

Complete the sentence: "___ stay home tonight than go out."

• I’d rather

• I feel

• I hope

• I think

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "I’d rather" because it expresses a preference. The sentence implies a comparison between staying home and going out, which fits with the phrase "I’d rather".

Which phrase fits here? "___ hiking more than swimming."

• I enjoy

• I believe

• I'd rather

• I like

Answer explanation

The phrase "I enjoy hiking more than swimming" correctly expresses a preference for hiking. The other options do not convey the same level of enjoyment or preference, making "I enjoy" the best fit.

What can complete the sentence? "___ my favourite colour is blue."

• Personally

• I'd rather

• Consequently

• I feel

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Personally' because it expresses a subjective opinion, making the sentence sound natural. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually with the phrase about a favorite color.