Prefer reading or prefer to read?

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Which of those is valid? I prefer reading or I prefer to read?

Fandorin · Accepted Answer

Both are correct.

Philip · Answer

They're both fine. Just be certain that the "option" makes a parallel construction.

I prefer reading the book over seeing the movie.

I prefer to see the movie rather than to read the book

Yoong Liat · Answer

I prefer reading the book over seeing the movie.

Also, I prefer reading the book to seeing the movie.

Anonymous · Answer

I prefer to read.

Anonymous · Answer

I 'd prefer to order a takeaway

Prefer reading or prefer to read?

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