WorksheetsModals of preferences
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 35mins
Express a general preference
would rather
would prefer
prefer
must
Talk about a preference in a particular situation.
prefer
would rather
can
must
I usually ________ a book.
would prefer
would rather
would
prefer
The negative of I would rather read a book than a magazine.
I'd rather not read a book than a magazine.
I'd not rather read a book than a magazine.
I wouldn't rather read a book than a magazine.
I rather not read a book than a magazine.
Mary prefer comedies ________ action films.
than
to
in
for
I prefer visiting friends ____ attending big parties.
than
at
in
to
I ___________________ eat carrots today!
prefer
would rather
would prefer
would like
It's such nice weather – I'd rather sit in the garden _________ watch TV.
to
in
than
about
I prefer ____________ to ________________.
walking / cycling
walk / cycle
walked / cycled
walks / cycle
I would rather ________ than __________.
walked / cycled
walks / cycles
walking / cycling
walk / cycle
Would rather is followed by the infinitive _______________ to.
without
with
Would prefer is followed by to + infinitive or a _________.
verb
noun
preposition
adjective
I'd rather ___________ to the cinema.
to go
going
go
went
I'd prefer ___________ to the cinema.
going
go
to go
went
It's such nice weather – I'd rather sit in the garden than watch TV.
would - to
'd rather - than
'd rather - to
'd prefer - than
