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Preferred and preferring are correct because the second syllable is stressed there Same for conferred, transferred, referred, deferred, inferred But: differed or tutored (stress on the first syllable)
- is more preferred correct? - WordReference Forums
Hello, Can "more" and "preferred" be used together, for example in "Coffee is very popular in some places, while tea is more preferred in some others "? Thanks
- Would have preferred to have done - WordReference Forums
Here, the double perfect (would have preferred + to have taken) can be seen as redundant in many contexts but may add emphasis Again, context determines whether this construction is the best choice
- I would have preferred to I would have preferred it if . . .
I would have preferred that the directive had been adopted On the balance, while progress was made, we would have preferred to have made much more progress I am one of those who would have preferred that the Commission had been elected three weeks ago To my ears, in general, it does sound better to keep tense usage consistent throughout a
- If you prefer preferred, Id be happy to pick you up
You're right, in the sense that you need the past tense in the if-clause of a second conditional sentence You will however, hear sentences such as this, where the present is used in the if-clause: technically it is incorrect, but usage is usage In any case, my personal preference is for the first conditional here: If you want me to prefer, I'll be happy to pick you up
- I preferred I prefer - WordReference Forums
I preferred the original version of that movie I prefer the original version of that movie Are these two sentences pronounced the same in American English?
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Hi there Are the two structures below correct and equally idiomatic? 1 It would be preferred that your back swing follows a loopy pattern 2 It would be preferred for your back swing to follow a loopy pattern Thanks in advance
- I would have preferred that you come earlier. - WordReference Forums
The "correct" version of your options is (3), but perhaps more likely is "I would have preferred you to have come earlier" I am not sure how many people would actually say either of these sentences, though, and I can easily imagine someone saying (2) "Would have preferred" is required, and I don't think anyone would say "would prefer" The preference is in the past, before the person
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