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Yellowstarstruck Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Prefer+ Present participle

Hi! Are 2, 4 and 6 acceptable? Thanks, Fulvio

1. They'd prefer us to come later.

2. They'd prefer us coming later.

3. Would you prefer me to drive?

4. Would you prefer me driving?

5. Would you prefer it if I drove?

6. Would you prefer it if I was driving?

  

Top answer

1. They'd prefer us to come later. 2.

  • 1.
  • They'd prefer us to come later.
  • 2.
  • They'd prefer us coming later.
  • OK, but less common.
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1. They'd prefer us to come later.

2. They'd prefer us coming later. OK, but less common.

3. Would you prefer me to drive?

4. Would you prefer me driving? OK, but less common.

5. Would you prefer it if I drove?

6. Would you prefer it if I was driving? OK, but much less common.

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