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¿ejemplos de prefer, would rather, y would prefer?

algunos ejemplos 2 o 3 de cada uno y una explicacion simple de su gramatica por favor

como su uso con el to y el than

como

prefer (verb) to/than (verv)

y cuando se usa cada uno

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  • 10 years ago
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    Hello, T.

    Son sinónimos.

    Ejemplos:

    I prefer to wait (sencillo)

    I would rather wait. (formal)

    I would prefer to wait (formal)

    PREFER + TO

    La palabra THAN introduce la opcion:

    I prefer to wait than to leave them behind. / Prefiero esperar[les] en vez de abandonarles.

    I would rather wait than leave them them behind.

    I would prefer to wait than to leave them behind.

    Otro ejemplo:

    Do you prefer to sit OR to stand? (OR entre opciones todavia no escogidas)

    Would you rather sit OR stand?

    Would you prefer to sit OR to stand?

    Thomas prefers to watch the game.

    Marylou would rather watch a movie.

    Raymond would prefer to listen to music.

    Hope this helps. Bye.

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