Would rather, would prefer – English Grammar Test for B2
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A: Do you want to go out tonight?
B: No, I’d rather __________ (stay) at home and relax.
2
A: Would you like some tea or coffee?
B: I’d rather __________ (have) coffee, please.
3
A: Let’s watch a movie.
B: I’d prefer __________ (read) instead, if you don’t mind.
4
A: Would you rather I __________ (call) you tomorrow or tonight?
B: Tomorrow is fine.
5
A: It’s getting late. Should we go now?
B: I’d rather __________ (wait) a few more minutes.
6
A: Let’s eat out tonight.
B: I’d prefer __________ (cook) at home. It’s healthier.
7
A: Do you mind if I open the window?
B: I’d rather you __________ (not open) it. It’s cold outside.
8
A: I’d rather you __________ (tell) me the truth.
B: Okay, I’ll be honest with you.
9
A: Shall we travel by train or plane?
B: I’d prefer __________ (go) by train. It’s more comfortable.
10
A: Would you rather __________ (work) from home or at the office?
B: I’d rather work from home.
11
A: I’m thinking of inviting Paul. What do you think?
B: I’d rather you __________ (not invite) him. He always argues.
12
A: Let’s take a taxi.
B: I’d rather __________ (walk). It’s not far.
13
A: I’d prefer it if you __________ (come) on time next time.
B: Sorry, I’ll make sure I do.
14
A: Do you want to go to the cinema or the theatre?
B: I’d rather __________ (go) to the cinema.
15
A: Should I talk to the manager now?
B: I’d rather you __________ (wait) until tomorrow.
16
A: I’d rather __________ (not eat) in that restaurant again.
B: Me too. The food wasn’t great last time.
17
A: Would you prefer __________ (go) to Italy or Spain this summer?
B: I’d prefer to go to Spain.
18
A: I think we should leave early.
B: I’d rather we __________ (stay) until the end.
19
A: It’s raining. Let’s cancel the picnic.
B: I’d prefer __________ (postpone) it until next week.
20
A: Do you want to see a movie tonight?
B: I’d rather __________ (not go) out tonight.
21
A: Should I tell her about the plan?
B: I’d rather you __________ (keep) it secret for now.
22
A: I’d rather you __________ (drive) more carefully next time.
B: Sorry, I’ll slow down.
23
A: Would you prefer __________ (sit) by the window or in the back?
B: I’d prefer to sit by the window.
24
A: Let’s meet at 10.
B: I’d rather we __________ (meet) earlier if possible.
25
A: I’d prefer it if you __________ (not smoke) in my car.
B: Of course, I won’t.
26
A: Do you mind if I use your phone?
B: I’d rather you __________ (not use) it, please.
27
A: Should I turn on the air conditioner?
B: I’d rather you __________ (leave) it off. It’s cold enough.
28
A: Let’s order pizza.
B: I’d prefer __________ (cook) something healthy.
29
A: Would you rather I __________ (email) you or call you later?
B: Please email me.
30
A: I think we should take the bus.
B: I’d rather __________ (walk). It’s a nice day.
Answer
1 stay – Would rather + bare infinitive → “I’d rather stay at home.”
2 have – Would rather + V (bare infinitive).
3 to read – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
4 called – Would rather + subject + past verb (unreal present).
5 wait – Would rather + bare infinitive.
6 to cook – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
7 didn’t open – Would rather + subject + past verb.
8 told – Would rather + subject + past verb.
9 to go – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
10 work – Would rather + bare infinitive.
11 didn’t invite – Would rather + subject + past verb.
12 walk – Would rather + bare infinitive.
13 came – Would prefer it if + subject + past verb.
14 go – Would rather + bare infinitive.
15 waited – Would rather + subject + past verb.
16 not eat – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
17 to go – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
18 stayed – Would rather + subject + past verb.
19 to postpone – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
20 not go – Would rather (not) + bare infinitive.
21 kept – Would rather + subject + past verb.
22 drove – Would rather + subject + past verb (advice).
23 to sit – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
24 met – Would rather + subject + past verb.
25 didn’t smoke – Would prefer it if + past verb.
26 didn’t use – Would rather + subject + past verb.
27 left – Would rather + subject + past verb.
28 to cook – Would prefer + to + infinitive.
29 emailed – Would rather + subject + past verb.
30 walk – Would rather + bare infinitive.