Would + prefer
Hi! Is number 2 acceptable? The underlined question for number 5 is wrong isn't it? Also is prefer used with only 2 alternatives or can you use 3 or more? Thanks, Fulvio
1. Would you prefer to drink beer?
2. Would you prefer drinking beer?
3. Do you prefer to cook rather than do the dishes?
4. Do you prefer cooking to doing the dishes?
5. Would you prefer cooking instead of doing the dishes? Would you prefer to cook instead of to do the dishes?
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yellowstarstruck Is number 2 acceptable? It is possible in grammar, but its actual use seems limited to me. yellowstarstruck The underlined question for number 5 is wrong isn't it?
- yellowstarstruck Is number 2 acceptable?
- It is possible in grammar, but its actual use seems limited to me.
- yellowstarstruck The underlined question for number 5 is wrong isn't it?
- To me it is awkward.
- yellowstarstruck Also is prefer used with only 2 alternatives or can you use 3 or more?
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yellowstarstruck Is number 2 acceptable?
It is possible in grammar, but its actual use seems limited to me.
yellowstarstruckThe underlined question for number 5 is wrong isn't it?
To me it is awkward.
yellowstarstruckAlso is prefer used with only 2 alternatives or can you use 3 or more?
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