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- difference - Would prefer versus would like - English Language . . .
What is the difference between the following sentences? I would prefer to discuss the matter in private I would like to discuss the matter in private I am used to prefer used in sentences sim
- What the the meaning difference between prefer would prefer?
However, this site said " We can use would prefer and prefer with the same meaning However, the only difference is that we cannot use verb+ing after would prefer
- grammar - prefer + -ing or infinitive - English Language Learners . . .
I prefer to eat candy rather than to eat ice cream - probably the less common but grammatically correct I would like to know if my understanding and notion of these sentences is 100 percent accurate, and could perfectly be used by any native speaker if they were to give a presentation on Perfect English Grammar At college
- gerunds - prefer doing vs prefer to do - English Language Learners . . .
Just saw this: "prefer ~ing" "prefer to infinitive" and I am wondering if there are any differences between "prefer doing" and "prefer to do" I have read a book about grammar that says there is a subtle difference between them, and I would like to confirm this concept
- gerunds - prefer ~ing prefer to infinitive - English Language . . .
Then, how about "prefer to infinitive"? I prefer to study at a coffee shop to to study in the library I think it sounds not correct rather I would use like this: I prefer to study at a coffee shop rather than studying in the library Is there any other option for this? Or, is my suggestion the best choice?
- Would prefer and prefer - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Lastly, "prefer" and "would prefer" also use tend to use different constructions If the poster gave a more complete hypothetical describing the situation they want to express, it would be easier to answer
- Choosing between two different patterns of using the verb prefer
With prefer it's optional whether or not to "downplay" the strength of the assertion using "auxiliary" would, but with rather you need it (often contracted to 'd in informal contexts) because it's actually the "main" verb (rarely used that way today except in established collocations like would rather, would sooner)
- grammar - When should I use prefer instead of would? - English . . .
Why the sentence "Today I prefer to stay at home because it's snowing" is incorrect? And why should I use "would" instead of "prefer"?
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