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Suggestions & Preferences
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Expressing Preferences
We often use words like prefer, would prefer, would rather to talk or ask about preferences.
We tend to use 'prefer' to talk generally about likes, dislikes, what we want.
He prefers reading books.
I prefer going to the beach than going to a swimming pool.
The expressions 'would prefer' and 'would rather', to be a little more specific.
I would prefer to see him in person.
I would rather go home now.
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Making Suggestions
We make suggestions when deciding what to do with our friends, or giving them advice on what they might do in a certain situation. Imagine that you would like to go out for an evening with some friends. Which suggestions would you make?
There are a number of formulas used when making suggestions in English. Here are some of the most common:
- Why don't you / we go to the movies tonight?
- You / we could visit New York while you're / we're there.
- Let's go to the travel agent's this afternoon to book our ticket.
- How about going to Hawaii for your vacation?
- I suggest you take all the factors into consideration before we decide.
- Would you prefer to take a trip to Jamaica or a cruise to Alaska?
- Would you rather stay at home or go outside with friends?
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