Preference (would rather/had better) Exercises
Online would rather and had better exercises with answers and explanations. Practise preference expressions — would rather, would prefer, prefer, and had better — through multiple choice questions, worksheets, and printable PDF exercises from B1 to B2. Includes would rather and would prefer exercises for comparing preferences, had better and had better not exercises for strong advice, and would rather with subjunctive (I'd rather you came) for B2 learners. Also covers prefer vs would prefer vs would rather with clear structural differences. 3 exercise sets with 60 questions (B1 - B2 Level).
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B1 ReadingNEWStorms Threaten 90 Million Across US Midwest
This week, dangerous storms could hit the central United States. More than 90 million people are at risk. The National W…
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“I'd rather you ___ tomorrow instead of today.”
B2 ReadingNEWSevere Storms Threaten 90 Million in US Midwest
Severe storms are set to hit the central United States this week, putting more than 90 million people at risk. The Natio…
Why practice Preference (would rather/had better) exercises?
These exercises help you master preference expressions in English. Start at B1 level with would rather + bare infinitive and had better for strong advice, then learn the structural differences between would rather, would prefer, and prefer — each followed by a different verb form. Progress to B2 level and tackle the tricky subjunctive structure — would rather + subject + past tense — used when you want someone else to do (or not do) something. Also practise would rather + subject + past perfect for expressing regret about past actions.