CHAPTER 7. MODAL AUXILIARIES (25) FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR

 

FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR CHAPTER 7. MODAL AUXILIARIES

 

7-14 STATING PREFERENCES: PREFER, LIKE … BETTER, WOULD RATHER EXERCISE40. Expressing preferences. (Chart 7-14) Directions: Complete the sentences with than or to. 1 When I'm hot and thirsty, I prefer cold drinks ____ to ____ hot drinks. 2 When I'm hot and thirsty, I like cold drinks better ___ than ___ hot drinks. 3 When I'm hot and thirsty, I'd rather have a cold drink ____ than __ a hot drink. 4 I prefer tea ____________ coffee. 5 I like tea better ____________ coffee. 6 I'd rather drink tea ____________ coffee. 7 When I choose a book, I prefer nonfiction ____________ fiction. 8 I like rock-and-roll better ____________ classical music. 9 My parents would rather work ____________ retire. They enjoy their jobs. 10 Do you like fresh vegetables better ____________ frozen or canned vegetables? 11 I prefer visiting my friends in the evening ____________ watching TV by myself. 12 I would rather read a book in the evening ____________ visit with friends.

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