Using Had better, Prefer, Would rather and Example Sentences

Had better

Had better; is used to give advice. It is roomed with the bare infinitive (without to). Follow the list for examples;

Example Sentences;

•Had we better let him know?

•They had better choose a cheaper hotel.

•You had better not cry.

•We had better review all subjects before the math exam.

Would rather

WOULD RATHER

Would rather; is use to say that one person would prefer another or others to something. Would rather is followed by the bare infinitive and than.

Example Sentences;

•I would rather have coffee than tea.

•I would rather not go out tonight.

•I would rather watch the movie at home.

•I would rather have breakfast.

Prefer

Prefer; In contrast to ‘would rather’ prefers refer to general preference, not current ones. Prefer is followed by a verb in the -ing form and ‘to’.

Example Sentences;

•I prefer bicycle to motorcycle.

•Do we prefer drinking tea to coffee ?

•They would prefer you coming tomorrow.

•I prefer working to doing nothing.

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