Would Rather vs Prefer: Multiple Choice
B1 Level
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It's only ten minutes away, so I blank than wait for a taxi.
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Read the whole sentence, including the words after the gap, and check who does the action. Then choose the correct form. Your first choice counts.
It's only ten minutes away, so I _____ than wait for a taxi.
A: Do you want me to book the tickets? B: No, it's fine. _____ them – I get a student discount.
I _____ to driving, especially in the city centre.
A: Shall I do the shopping today? B: Yes, please. _____ it – I've got a terrible headache.
A: Shall I choose the film tonight? B: No, _____ it this time – you picked last week.
Please don't tell anyone about my new job yet. I'd rather you _____ anything until it's official.
My brother _____ football to playing it.
A: Shall I come round at six? B: _____ at seven, if that's OK – I finish work late.
A: Shall I check your essay for you? B: Thanks, but _____ it on my own first.
On holiday, I _____ in the sea than visit museums.
A: Can I put some music on? B: Actually, _____ any music right now – I'm trying to sleep.
A: Will you sing a song at the party? B: Not really. _____ in front of all those people.
Most children _____ games to doing homework.
A: Can I pay you back next month? B: Hmm, _____ this week – I need the money for my rent.
A: Do you fancy going out tonight? B: Not really. _____ in rather than go out.
_____ pizza tonight or cook something?
My parents would rather _____ home before eleven on weekdays.
_____ at home or eating out?
Our boss is on holiday this week, but she _____ the report by Friday, so we're all working late tonight.
A: Do you want me to phone the restaurant? B: No, it's OK. _____ them – I know the manager.
Grammar review
Look at what follows the gap. Would rather takes the base form and than: I'd rather knit than sew. Prefer takes a noun or -ing, then to (I prefer golf to tennis), or to + infinitive, then rather than. When someone else does the action, use would rather + person + past simple: I'd rather you kept the window shut.
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