prefer , would rather (tercihler)
*Prefer ve would rather kalıplarını tercihlerimizden bahsederken kullanırız.
**Genel olarak hayatta neyi tercih ettiğinizi ifade ederken “prefer“, “would prefer” kalıbı ise genel tercihlerimiz değil, belirli bir durumda neyi tercih ettiğimizi ifade ederken kullanılır.
***“would rather” ve “would prefer” kalıpları arasında anlam olarak fark yoktur. Sadece kullanımda yapısal olarak aşağıdaki fark vardır.
Gelin aşağıda kullanımları beraber inceleyelim…
would prefer, would rather
When we speak about a specific preference (our preference now), would rather and would
prefer have the same meaning and are interchangeable.
Would rather can be abbreviated to ‘d rather.
Would prefer can be abbreviated to ‘d prefer:
● We went to the theatre yesterday; today I would rather go to the cinema.
● We went to the theatre yesterday; today I would prefer to go to the cinema.
● . . . I’d rather go to the cinema.
● . . . I’d prefer to go to the cinema.
Would rather is followed by the infinitive without to.
Would prefer is followed by to + infinitive or a noun:
● I’d rather have fruit juice.
● I’d prefer to have fruit juice.
● I’d prefer fruit juice. (noun, no verb)
We say would rather . . . than.
We say would prefer . . . rather than or would prefer . . . instead of:
● It’s such nice weather – I‘d rather sit in the garden than watch TV.
● It’s such nice weather – I‘d prefer to sit in the garden rather than watch TV.
● It’s such nice weather – I‘d prefer to sit in the garden instead of watching TV.
prefer, would rather
When we talk about general preferences, we can use prefer or would rather (but not would
prefer). Prefer and would rather have the same meaning:
● I prefer walking to cycling.
● I would rather walk than cycle.
After prefer we use the verb in the -ing form. After would rather we use the infinitive without to:
● I prefer using a keyboard to writing with a pen.
● I’d rather use a keyboard than write with a pen. (I’d = I would)
We say prefer . . . to, but would rather . . . than:
● I prefer walking to driving.
● I’d rather walk than drive
Exercise instructions
Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following:
1. I prefer coffee __________ tea.
a. to b. than c. from
2. I don’t fancy the theatre again. I’d rather __________ to the cinema.
a. to b. go c. going
3. Although I love relaxing on beaches, I think I prefer __________ in the mountains.
a. walk b. walking
4. I’d rather speak to him in person __________ things over the phone.
a. than discuss b. to discussing c. to discuss
5. I prefer trains __________ cars.
a. from b. than c. to
6. I’m not a big fan of cars; I prefer __________ by train.
a. travelling b. travel
7. If I had a choice I think I’d rather __________________ London.
a. live in Paris than in b. live in Paris to c. to live in Paris than
8. They’d rather have lunch inside, but I’d prefer ______________ outside in the garden.
a. eat b. eating c. to eat
Key 1. I prefer coffee to tea. (a.) 2. I don’t fancy the theatre again. I’d rather go to the cinema. (b.) 3. Although I love relaxing on beaches, I think I prefer walking in the mountains. (b.) 4. I’d rather speak to him in person than discuss things over the phone. (a.) 5. I prefer trains to cars. (c.) 6. I’m not a big fan of cars; I prefer travelling by train. (a.) 7. If I had a choice I think I’d rather live in Paris than in London. (a.) 8. They’d rather have lunch inside, but I’d prefer to eat outside in the garden. (c.) |