Prefer vs. Would Rather

Answers

1. I prefer mangoes to apples.
2. I would rather eat mangoes than apples.
3. I prefer driving to traveling by train.
4. She prefers the country to the city.
5. She would rather live in the country than in the city.
6. ‘Would you like a cup of coffee?’ ‘I would prefer tea.’
7. ‘Shall we hire a cab?’ ‘I would rather travel by train.’
8. I am full. I would rather not have dinner tonight.
9. I would rather stay at home than go to the party.
10. ‘I will repair your bike tomorrow.’ ‘I would rather you did it today.’
11. I would rather you didn’t tell her about my problems.
12. I would rather go to the cinema than watch DVDs at home.