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Grammar Check Exercise

I'd Rather and I'd Prefer

Express preferences with would rather and would prefer, including preferences about another person's action.

Interactive exercise

I'd Rather and I'd Prefer

Answer 6 questions about this grammar point.

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  1. 1.

    Which statement best explains I'd Rather and I'd Prefer?

  2. 2.

    Which sentence correctly demonstrates the main point in I'd Rather and I'd Prefer?

  3. 3.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “I'd rather to wait.”

  4. 4.

    Which option is accurate in the context taught in this lesson?

  5. 5.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “I'd prefer meet tomorrow.”

  6. 6.

    Which revision best addresses the final example from this lesson?