Using Would rather, Had better, Prefer in English

Using Would rather, Had better, Prefer in English

WOULD RATHER

Would rather; is use to say that one person would prefer another or others to something. Would rather is followed by the bare infinitive and than.

Example Sentences;

• I would rather have coffee than tea.
• I would rather not go out tonight.
• I would rather watch the movie at home.
• I would rather have breakfast.

 

PREFER

Prefer; In contrast to ‘would rather’ prefers refer to general preference, not current ones. Prefer is followed by a verb in the -ing form and ‘to’.

Example Sentences;

• I prefer bicycle to motorcycle.
• Do we prefer drinking tea to coffee ?
• They would prefer you coming tomorrow.
• I prefer working to doing nothing.

 

HAD BETTER

Had better; is used to give advice. It is romed with the bare infinitive (without to). Follow the list for examples;

Example Sentences;

• Had we better let him know?
• They had better choose a cheaper hotel.
• You had better not cry.
• We had better review all subjects before the math exam.