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Hypothetical Preference Exercises

The document presents a series of questions focused on expressing preferences in English, including hypothetical preferences, parallel structure, and formal expressions. It includes multiple-choice questions that test the correct usage of phrases and structures related to preferences. The content aims to enhance understanding of how to articulate preferences accurately.

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Hypothetical Preference Exercises

The document presents a series of questions focused on expressing preferences in English, including hypothetical preferences, parallel structure, and formal expressions. It includes multiple-choice questions that test the correct usage of phrases and structures related to preferences. The content aims to enhance understanding of how to articulate preferences accurately.

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Expressions of Preference – Difficult Questions

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1. Choose the sentence that correctly expresses a hypothetical preference.

A. I would prefer if you arrive earlier tomorrow.

B. I would prefer you to arrive earlier tomorrow.

C. I prefer that you arrive earlier tomorrow.

D. I would rather you arriving earlier tomorrow.

2. I prefer not ___ such discussions in public.

A. having

B. to have

C. have

D. to having

3. Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure for preference.

A. She would rather dance than to sing.

B. She would rather to dance than sing.

C. She would rather dance than sing.

D. She rather dance than sing.

4. Most students prefer taking notes by hand ___ typing on a laptop.

A. than

B. instead

C. rather

D. to

5. Choose the correct formal expression of preference.


A. I’d prefer you left now.

B. I prefer you leave now.

C. I would prefer you leaving now.

D. I rather you leave now.

6. He prefers his coffee black ___ with sugar.

A. than

B. to

C. rather

D. instead

7. Choose the sentence in correct form.

A. I would sooner to walk than take a bus.

B. I would sooner walking than taking a bus.

C. I would sooner walk than take a bus.

D. I sooner walk than take a bus.

8. I prefer to study quietly, ___ my brother prefers loud music.

A. although

B. whereas

C. but

D. than

9. Choose the sentence that uses “prefer + object + to + object” correctly.

A. They prefer football than basketball.

B. They prefer football over basketball.

C. They prefer football to basketball.

D. They prefer football with basketball.


10. Would you prefer ___ the meeting now or later?

A. to start

B. starting

C. start

D. to starting

11. I __________ work independently __________ depend on others.

12. Most people __________ watching movies at home __________ going to the cinema.

13. I __________ not discuss this issue right now.

14. She __________ stay quiet __________ argue with anyone.

15. I __________ coffee __________ tea, especially in the morning.

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