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WOULD RATHER
WOULD PREFER
 Would rather and Would prefer mean the same thing.
Both are used with choices.

Would rather takes the simple form of a verb

Would rather + (not) + verb (simple form)
(+) Id rather learn English.
(-) Id rather not study today.
 Would prefer takes the infinitive form of a verb:
Would prefer + (not) + infinitive
Id prefer to learn Russian.
Id prefer not to study this afternoon.

Now, Ss please give 1 negative

statement and 1 affirmative
using both words.
 Question structure?

It gives 2 different choices:

Would you rather take a media class or a health class?
Would you prefer to study film studies or broadcasting?

Use the word than" or to to compare and give your choice:

Id rather take a media class than a health class.
Id prefer to study film studies to broadcasting.
 How is a short negative answer formed?

Id rather (not).
Id prefer (not) to.

Now, ask your classmate a question

of choice and let him/her answer.