Would rather is used to express a preference in English. Would rather is the same in meaning as would prefer. These two phrases are used interchangeably to express a preference when making a choice. Here are some examples of short conversations that use would rather to either state or ask for a preference. Example Dialogues John: Lets go out tonight. Mary: Thats a good idea. John: How about going to a film? Theres a new film out with Tom Hanks. Mary: Id rather go out for dinner. Im hungry! Sue: Im not sure which topic to choose for my essay. Debby: Well, what are your choices? Sue: I can write about the economy or about a book. Debby: Which would you rather write about? Would Rather - Structure The form would rather is a little strange because rather is not a verb but is part of an expression that means would prefer to. Rather is usually immediately followed by a verb in base form (verb without to). Its common to use would rather in the shortened d rather form in positive statements. All subjects take would rather. Would rather can be used to refer to the present moment or a future moment in time. Positive Subject + would rather (d rather) + base form of verb Peterd rather spend time on the beach. I would rather learn a new language than study math. Question Would + subject + rather + base form of verb Would you rather stay at home? Would they rather do homework tomorrow morning? Would Rather - Than Would rather is often used with than with two verbs or objects when making a choice between two specific actions. Would you rather work for Tom than for Mary? She would rather play tennis than go horseback riding.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 01:44:42 +0000
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