Would rather or Prefer

Would rather: is used to express what somebody wants in a particular

situation. Ex: Let's take the bus.... (I would rather walk.)

Prefer: is used to express what we prefer in general. Ex: I prefer living in the
country; I prefer to walk rather than taking the bus.

Exercises

Choose the correct option.

1-She ...................... eat a salad than a hamburger.

would rather prefer
2-They .................... dogs. They don't like cats.
would rather prefer
3-I ...................... stay home today.
would rather prefer
4-We ....................... watching basketball.
would rather prefer
5-Usually people ......................... warm weather.
would rather prefer

Choose the correct option.

1-I buy the blue shirt.

2-Why do you going out with Tom?
3-I have the meeting at 6 pm.
4-Normally, we going to the beach.
5-I watch the football game.