Preference - Would Rather

Preference - Would Rather
Remember that the phrase would rather is similar to a modal. Although would rather appears to be a past. It expresses preference in present and future time.

S + would rather + verb word
I would rather play

S + would rather + not + verb word
I would rather not play

Avoid using an infinitive or an – ing form instead of a verb word.

Examples:
Incorrect : John would rather has a beer than a coca cola.
Correct : John would rather have a beer than a coca cola.

Incorrect : She told me that she’d rather not to serve on the committee.
Correct : She told me that she’d rather not serve on the committee.

Incorrect :I’d rather writing this than print it because I don’t print well.
Correct : I’d rather write this than print it because I don’t print well.

Incorrect : If you don’t mind. I’d rather not going .
Correct : If you don’t mind, I’d rather not go.

Incorrect : He said that he’d rather went to a small college instead of to a large university.
Correct : He said that he’d rather go to a small college instead of to a large university.


Exercise 1 :
Rhododendrons would rather ………………… in shady places, and so would azaleas.
a) to grow b) growing c) grown d) grow
Choose the correct answer please.

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