For Beginners to Intermediate students
LESSON 14 — Would Rather / Would Prefer
Conversation practice
- 1. Would you rather take the scenic route or arrive as quickly as possible?
- 2. Would you prefer to book ahead or decide at the last minute? [book ahead = reserve in advance]
- 3. Would you rather look around a new city alone or with a guide? [look around = explore]
- 4. Would you prefer to pay in full or spread out a large payment?
- 5. Would you rather bring your own lunch or grab something nearby?
- 6. Would you prefer to deal with problems immediately or think first?
- 7. Would you rather move around often or settle in one place?
- 8. Would you prefer to work something out yourself or ask for advice? [work out = solve]
- 9. Would you rather take over a difficult project or start a new one? [take over = assume control/responsibility]
- 10. Would you prefer to go along with a group decision or argue your case? [go along with = agree/accept]
- 11. Would you rather save up for one expensive item or buy several cheaper ones? [save up = accumulate money]
- 12. Would you prefer to stay over at someone's home or book a hotel? [stay over = sleep at someone's home]
- 13. Would you rather turn back or keep going if you got slightly lost? [turn back = return in the direction you came]
- 14. Would you prefer to take your time or finish a task as quickly as possible?
- 15. Would you rather try something out first or read reviews? [try out = test]