talking about preferences - using 'prefer', 'like better' and 'would rather'

'Which do you prefer tea or coffee?'

In general use

At a specific time

Imagine that a friend is visiting your home. You offer to make them a drink. You ask:

Unreal situations

Unfortunately, there is no chance that you will marry Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp. It is an unreal situation, so we ask (Notice that 'rather' is always followed by a verb'):

I’d rather marry Johnny Depp than Brad Pitt. I think he’s sexier!

Another example of this would be:

I’d rather be a bird than a dolphin because I don’t like fish!

Negative answers

I’d rather not marry either. I’d rather marry David Beckham.

Would you rather be a bird or a dolphin?

I’d rather not be either. I'd rather be a cow.

 Now complete the sentences using the correct word:

( go to 'Wh...questions' practice )

(How to use passives)

(How to use 'used to' for past habits)

• Would you ___ to meet at 6 or 7?
  
  would rather
  prefer
  rather
  
  
• Who do you ___ Chelsea or Manchester United?
  
  prefer
  better
  rather
  
  
• Which do you ___ better McDonanld's or Burger King?
  
  rather
  like
  prefer
  
  
• Would you ___ go to the cinema or to a restaurant?
  
  rather
  prefer
  like better
  
  
• Which do you ___ eat chocolate or ice-cream?
  
  rather
  prefer to
  prefer
  
  
• Who does she ___ you or me?
  
  rather
  prefer to
  like better
  
  
• I would rather ___ go to either.
  
  to
  not
  prefer