How to Use Had Better, Prefer and Would Rather, Example Sentences

How to Use Had Better, Prefer and Would Rather, Example Sentences

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 preferbicycle to motorcycle.
• Do we preferdrinking tea to coffee ?
• They would preferyou coming tomorrow.
• I preferworking to doing nothing.

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 wouldrather not go out tonight.
• I would rather watch the movie at home.
• I wouldratherhave breakfast.

Had Better

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

Example Sentences

• Hadwe betterlet him know?
• They had better choose a cheaper hotel.
• You had better not cry.
• We had better review all subjects before the math exam.