Fundamentals Of English Grammar

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EXERCISE 40. Expresslng preferences. (Chart 7-14)
Directions: Complete the sentences with than or to.



  1. When I'm hot and thirsty, I prefer cold drinks to hot drinks.

  2. When I'm hot and thirsty, I like cold drinks better +hwt hot drinks.

  3. When I'm hot and thirsty, I'd rather have a cold drink tC\ow a hot drink.

  4. I prefer tea coffee.

  5. 1 like tea better coffee.

  6. I'd rather drink tea coffee.

  7. When I choose a book, I prefer nonfiction fiction.

  8. I like rock-and-roll better classical music.

  9. My parents would rather work retire. They enjoy their jobs.

  10. Do you like ksh vegetables better frozen or canned vegetables?

  11. I prefer visiting my friends in the evening watching TV by myself.

  12. I would rather read a book in the evening visit with friends.


EXERCISE 41. Expresslng preferences: WOULD RATHER. (Chart 7-14)
Directions: Answer the questions in complete sentences. Work in pairs or as a class.
Example: Which do you prefer, apples or oranges?*



  • I prefer (omnges) m (apples).
    Example: Which do you like better, bananas or strawberries?


+ I like @ananas) betzer than (stmwbmries).

Example: Which would you rather have right now, an apple or a banana?

+ I'd mther have (a banana).


  1. Which do you like better, rice or potatoes?

  2. Which do you prefer, peas or corn?

  3. Which would you rather have for dinner tonight, beans or potatoes?

  4. Name two sports. Which do you like better?

  5. Name two movies. Which one would you rather see?
    (Switch roles if working in paiw)

  6. What kind of music would you rather listen to, rock or classical?

  7. Name two vegetables. Which do you prefer?

  8. Which do you like better, Chinese food or Mexican food?

  9. Name two sports that you play. Which sport would you rather play this afternoon?

  10. Name two TV programs. Which do you like better?


*Use a rising intonation on the first choice and a falling intonation on the second choice.
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