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Would Rather Worksheet

This document provides examples of the correct and incorrect usage of the phrase "would rather" when expressing preferences. It shows that "would rather" is followed by a base verb form, not the "-ing" form, and is used to compare two options. It also includes examples of rewriting sentences using "would rather" and a short survey asking preferences between two options using "would rather".

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Would Rather Worksheet

This document provides examples of the correct and incorrect usage of the phrase "would rather" when expressing preferences. It shows that "would rather" is followed by a base verb form, not the "-ing" form, and is used to compare two options. It also includes examples of rewriting sentences using "would rather" and a short survey asking preferences between two options using "would rather".

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1.Which one is correct?

1.A: I’d rather stay at home than go out.


B: I’d rather staying at home than going out.

2.A: I wouldn’t rather speak to him.


B: I would rather not speak to him.

3.A: I ‘d rather to go swimming than to go running.


B: I would rather go swimming than go running.

4.A: Would you rather go to school or stay at home?


B: Are would rather go to school or stay at home?

5.A: Would you rather to get a takeaway or eat at home?


B: Would you rather get a takeaway or eat at home?
2. Re-write the sentence using ‘would rather’
1. I’d prefer to go to the cinema than to a club.

2. I’d prefer not to go to the party if my ex is going to be there.

3. Would you prefer to meet on Thursday morning or afternoon?

4. My wife would prefer not to fly. She had a bad experience once.

5. My husband would prefer to get a train to Manchester, not take the car.

6. I’d prefer to come on Sunday, if that’s ok.


3. Survey
Would you rather work for yourself or work for a company?
Would you rather go to a foreign restaurant for dinner or to a restaurant which serves food from your country?
Would you rather read an e-book or a normal book?
Would you rather have a four-by-four or a small sports car?
Would you rather go to a concert or a sporting event?
Would you rather win a lottery or get a high-paying job?
Name Choice Reason
We use ‘would rather’ to describe our preference.
Positive Form
Subject + would rather+ base form …….. (than ………)
I’d rather stay at home than go out this weekend.

Negative Form
Subject + would rather+ not + base form
I’d rather not go out this weekend.

Question Form
Would + subject + rather+ base form… (or ….)?

Would you rather stay at home or go out this weekend?

Short Answer
I’d rather not.

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