Understanding 'Would Rather' and 'Prefer' Structures

Understanding 'Would Rather' and 'Prefer' Structures

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

Used 5+ times

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The video tutorial explains the differences and uses of 'would rather' and 'prefer' in English grammar. It covers various structures for both verbs, including present and past preferences, and provides examples for each. The tutorial also highlights the interchangeable use of 'prefer' with gerunds and infinitives, and the necessity of 'to' with 'would prefer'. A worksheet is available for download to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Practicing pronunciation of difficult words.

Understanding the difference between 'would rather' and 'prefer'.

Learning how to use past tense verbs.

Exploring advanced English vocabulary.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structure is used for 'would rather' with one subject in present preferences?

Would rather + gerund

Would rather + noun

Would rather + past participle

Would rather + verb

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you structure a sentence with 'would rather' when there are two subjects?

Would rather + new subject + past simple

Would rather + verb + new subject

Would rather + gerund + new subject

Would rather + noun + new subject

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure for 'would rather' when expressing past preferences with one subject?

Would rather + noun

Would rather + past simple

Would rather + gerund

Would rather + perfect infinitive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When using 'would rather' for past preferences with two subjects, which tense is used?

Past continuous

Future simple

Present simple

Past perfect

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a correct structure for 'prefer'?

Prefer + noun

Prefer + gerund

Prefer + infinitive

Prefer + past participle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is 'prefer' with a gerund typically used?

When expressing enjoyment of an activity

When discussing future plans

When making a formal request

When talking about past regrets

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