ESL Writing Lessons: Prefer (Worksheet)

This ESL writing lesson introduces students to the proper usage of “prefer”.

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Sentence Pattern:

I prefer A(-ing) to B(-ing)

This means the same as “I would rather A than B.”

Note: If “A” and “B” are verbs, you must add “-ing”.

I like steak, but I don’t like hamburgers.
– I prefer steak to hamburgers.

I enjoy playing tennis more than watching TV.
– I prefer playing tennis to watching TV.

Rewrite the following sentences, using “prefer”.

1. I don’t like math class, but I like English class.

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2. Playing piano is boring, but playing drums is fun.

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3. Online travel agencies are convenient, but regular travel agencies are not.

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4. I like summers, but I don’t like winters.

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5. Kim doesn’t like dogs, but she loves cats.

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Write one more sentence, using “prefer”

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