Preference (would rather/had better) exercises — Set 1: Would Rather & Had Better: Basic Preference and Strong Advice Exercises (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 12 min
It's a beautiful day. I go for a walk than stay inside.
You're coughing badly. You see a doctor.
A: Shall we go to the beach or the park? B: I go to the beach.
The exam starts in an hour. You not waste any more time.
My sister is afraid of flying. She always says she take the train.
It's freezing outside. You wear a warm coat.
A: Tea or coffee? B: I have tea, please.
The milk smells bad. We not drink it.
I don't enjoy action films. I watch a documentary.
You hurry. The shop closes in ten minutes.
We take an umbrella. It looks like rain.
I walk to work than drive in this terrible traffic.
You not touch that wire. It's very dangerous.
A: What shall we have for dinner? B: I have pasta, if that's OK.
You apologise to her before it's too late.
I not go to the party. I might lose my job if I'm late again tomorrow.
The children are tired. They go to bed early tonight.
I stay at this hotel again. The service was terrible last time.
You book your train tickets soon. They're selling out fast.
A: Do you want to eat out or cook at home? B: I cook at home tonight.
Preference (would rather/had better) exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise using would rather and had better to express preferences and give strong advice. Use would rather + bare infinitive to say what you prefer, and had better + bare infinitive to give advice or warnings about possible negative consequences. Learn the negative forms would rather not and had better not, and understand when to use each expression.