Would rather, would prefer – English Grammar Test for B2
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2 I’d prefer __________ (sit) by the window if possible.
3 I’d rather you __________ (not smoke) in my car; the smell stays for days.
4 I’d prefer __________ (have) dinner early tonight; I’m starving.
5 I’d rather __________ (walk) than take the bus. It’s only two stops away.
6 I’d rather you __________ (help) me now instead of later.
7 I’d prefer __________ (not go) out tonight. I feel exhausted.
8 I’d rather you __________ (drive) carefully in this rain.
9 I’d rather __________ (not watch) horror movies; they scare me.
10 I’d prefer __________ (to stay) in a quiet hotel instead of a noisy one.
11 I’d rather __________ (cook) something simple tonight.
12 I’d rather you __________ (come) on time tomorrow.
13 I’d prefer __________ (not sit) next to the door; it’s too cold there.
14 I’d rather __________ (not eat) fast food anymore.
15 I’d prefer __________ (travel) by train. It’s more relaxing.
16 I’d rather you __________ (tell) me the truth, even if it hurts.
17 I’d prefer __________ (to take) a short break before continuing.
18 I’d rather __________ (not go) out on such a hot day.
19 I’d rather you __________ (not park) your car here; it blocks the entrance.
20 I’d prefer __________ (stay) at home than go to that crowded event.
21 I’d rather __________ (read) a book than watch TV.
22 I’d prefer __________ (not talk) about politics; it always leads to arguments.
23 I’d rather you __________ (finish) your work before going out.
24 I’d prefer __________ (to buy) a smaller car. It’s easier to park.
25 I’d rather we __________ (leave) now before it gets dark.
26 I’d rather __________ (not wear) that dress again; it doesn’t fit well.
27 I’d prefer __________ (have) coffee instead of tea.
28 I’d rather you __________ (not shout); the baby’s sleeping.
29 I’d prefer __________ (stay) somewhere near the beach for the holiday.
30 I’d rather __________ (not be) disturbed right now; I’m concentrating.
Answer
1 stay – Would rather + bare infinitive → “I’d rather stay at home.”
2 to sit – Would prefer + to + infinitive for polite preference.
3 didn’t smoke – Would rather + subject + past verb (unreal present).
4 to have – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
5 walk – Would rather + bare infinitive + than + V.
6 helped – Would rather + subject + past verb.
7 not to go – Would prefer (not) + to + infinitive.
8 drove – Would rather + subject + past verb.
9 not watch – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
10 to stay – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
11 cook – Would rather + bare infinitive.
12 came – Would rather + subject + past verb.
13 not to sit – Would prefer (not) + to + infinitive.
14 not eat – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
15 to travel – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
16 told – Would rather + subject + past verb.
17 to take – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
18 not go – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
19 didn’t park – Would rather + subject + past verb.
20 stay – Would rather + bare infinitive + than + V.
21 read – Would rather + bare infinitive + than + V.
22 not to talk – Would prefer (not) + to + infinitive.
23 finished – Would rather + subject + past verb.
24 to buy – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
25 left – Would rather + subject + past verb (unreal future).
26 not wear – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
27 to have – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
28 didn’t shout – Would rather + subject + past verb.
29 to stay – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
30 not be – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.