HOW TO USE THE PREFER AND WOULD PREFER STRUCTURES MOST EFFECTIVELY!

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1. Overview of the prefer structure in English.

2. The most common prefer structures in English

2.1. Prefer to verb structure, meaning and usage?

2.2. Prefer noun to noun structure, meaning and usage?

2.3. Prefer Ving to Ving structure, meaning and usage?

3. Most common would prefer structures in English

3.1. Would prefer to verb structure, meaning and usage?

3.2. Would prefer to verb rather than verb structure, meaning and usage?

3.3. Would prefer sb to verb structure, meaning and usage?

3.4. Would prefer that structure, meaning and usage?

4. Comparison of prefer and would prefer structures

5. Exercise on prefer and would prefer structures

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- Overview of the prefer structure in English: Prefer means to like someone/something more than someone/something else. It can be combined with a verb, a noun, or a full clause. Prefer is not used in progressive tenses and forms its past tense and past participle by adding.
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- The most common prefer structures in English: Prefer to verb, prefer noun to noun, prefer Ving to Ving.
- Most common would prefer structures in English: Would prefer to verb, would prefer to verb rather than verb, would prefer sb to verb, would prefer that.
- Comparison of prefer and would prefer structures: Prefer for long-term preferences, would prefer for present or future preferences.
- Exercise on prefer and would prefer structures: Choose correct answers and rewrite sentences using prefer or would prefer.

What are the differences between the prefer and would prefer structures? There are quite a few different ways to use these two structures. There is no more effective way to learn than to understand their meanings and usage clearly.

Both the prefer and would prefer structures are used flexibly in everyday communication. Expressing preference with prefer helps you speak more fluently and convey feelings much better. Learn the prefer structure quickly and practice right away.

1. Overview of the prefer structure in English.

Prefer means to like someone/something more than someone/something else. The verb itself implies a comparison between A and B. Prefer can be combined with a verb, a noun, or even a full clause.

Different prefer structures will have corresponding meanings. Because prefer belongs to the group of emotive verbs, it is not used in progressive tenses (present continuous, past continuous, future continuous,...)

Prefer is a regular verb so it has no special forms. Prefer forms its past tense and past participle (P2) by adding -ed (doubling the final letter r). Details of these forms are as follows.

Ở dạng nguyên thể: prefer
Ở thì quá khứ: preferred
Ở dạng quá khứ phân từ (P2): preferred

The corresponding word forms of Prefer include:

Động từ: prefer - giới thiệu, đề cử
Tính từ: preferable - yêu thích hơn
Trạng từ: preferably - yêu thích hơn

The positions of Prefer in the sentence are as follows:

Prefer đứng sau chủ ngữ
Prefer đứng trước tân ngữ
Prefer đứng sau các trạng từ chỉ tần suất, mức độ,...

Ví dụ: I much prefer USUK music to K-pop. (Tôi thích nhạc Âu Mỹ hơn nhạc Hàn Quốc rất nhiều.)

→ In this sentence, Prefer stands after the subject “I” and the adverb “much”, and before the object “USUK music”.

2. The most common prefer structures in English

There are 3 basic prefer structures with verbs or nouns as follows that you need to remember.

2.1. Prefer to verb structure, meaning and usage?

The prefer to Verb(inf) structure is used when you want to say that you prefer to do something (rather than another thing that has been mentioned).

prefer to do something - thích làm cái gì hơn

For example:

- Youngsters prefer to travel by themselves. (Người trẻ thích tự mình đi du lịch.)

- Elder people often prefer to live in the countryside. (Người lớn tuổi thường sẽ thích sống ở vùng nông thôn hơn.)

The prefer structure can be used with a verb in the -ing form with unchanged meaning, but in actual communication, the to Verb form is more common.

For example:

- Youngsters prefer to travel by themselves.

= Youngsters prefer traveling by themselves.

(Young people prefer to travel independently.)

2.2. Prefer noun to noun structure, meaning and usage?

The prefer something to something structure is used when you want to say you like something more than something else. Besides the preposition 'to', you can also use 'over' in this structure with the same meaning.

prefer something to/over something - thích cái gì hơn cái gì

For example:

- I prefer Apple’s products to Samsung’s. (Tôi thích các sản phẩm của Apple hơn là đồ của Samsung.)

- Children prefer sweets over vegetable. (Lũ trẻ con thích ăn kẹo hơn là phải ăn rau củ quả.)

2.3. Prefer Ving to Ving structure, meaning and usage?

The prefer Ving to Ving structure is used when you want to say you prefer doing one thing over another. In this case, Ving can be considered as a noun, and you can take note and remember this structure tip.

prefer Ving to Ving - thích làm gì hơn làm gì

For example:

- I prefer Apple’s products to Samsung’s. (Tôi thích các sản phẩm của Apple hơn là đồ của Samsung.)

- Children prefer sweets over vegetable. (Lũ trẻ con thích ăn kẹo hơn là phải ăn rau củ quả.)

3. Most common would prefer structures in English

3.1. Would prefer to verb structure, meaning and usage?

The would prefer to Verb(inf) structure is used when you want to say you would like to do something. This structure expresses preferences or plans you intend to carry out in the present or future.

would prefer to do something - muốn làm gì hơn

For example:

- I would prefer to visit him by myself. (Tôi muốn tự mình tới thăm anh ấy.)

- Children would prefer to eat sweets. (Lũ trẻ con sẽ thích ăn kẹo hơn.)

3.2. Would prefer to verb rather than verb structure, meaning and usage?

This is the most difficult prefer structure and often causes confusion for English learners. Everyone should pay special attention to this structure.

The would prefer to V rather than V structure is used to compare preferences, expressing a desire to do A instead of doing a different B.

would prefer to do A rather than do B - muốn làm A hơn B

For example:

- I would prefer to visit him rather than go with Helen by myself. (Tôi muốn tự mình tới thăm anh ấy hơn là đi cùng với Helen.)

- Children would prefer to eat sweets rather than eat vegetables. (Lũ trẻ con sẽ thích ăn kẹo hơn là ăn rau của quả.)

3.3. Would prefer sb to verb structure, meaning and usage?

This prefer structure can be followed by a direct object (person/thing) to indicate a preference for someone to do something.

would prefer sb to do something - thích/muốn ai làm cái gì hơn

For example:

- Nam’d prefers his mom to cook dinner faster. (Nam muốn mẹ anh ấy nấu bữa tối nhanh hơn.)

- Students would prefer teacher to give them less homework. (Học sinh muốn giáo viên giao ít bài tập về nhà hơn.)

3.4. Would prefer that structure, meaning and usage?

This would prefer structure can be followed by a complete clause to express a preference or desire for something. This sentence pattern carries a formal and dignified tone.

would prefer that S + V + … - thích/muốn ai làm cái gì hơn

For example:

- I would prefer that you won’t mention my parents’ name. (Tôi muốn là bạn sẽ không nhắc đến bố mẹ tôi.)

- Schools would prefer that teachers and students follow all the rules. (Nhà trường muốn cả giáo viên và học sinh tuân thủ các luật lệ.)

4. Comparison of prefer and would prefer structures

Both prefer and would prefer structures fundamentally express the speaker's preference or desire. However, there are some differences in nuance and context that you should pay attention to in order to choose the appropriate structure.

Cấu trúc prefer: nói về các sở thích, ý muốn mang tính lâu dài; sắc thái so sánh A B trong cấu trúc này nhiều hơn.

For example:

- We prefer going by train to flying. (Họ thích đi bằng tàu hỏa hơn là đi máy bay.)

Cấu trúc would prefer: nói về sở thích trong thời điểm hiện tại nói hoặc kế hoạch trong tương lai gần. Cấu trúc này nhấn mạnh mong muốn của người nói nhiều hơn.

Used to express preferences in specific cases, often temporary in nature.

For example:

- I’d prefer to drink some cranberry juice. (Tôi muốn uống nước ép nam việt quất.)

Đặc biệt:

- Cấu trúc prefer không đi cùng THAN, để so sánh A và B, bạn dùng TO hoặc OVER.

- Rather than chỉ có trong cấu trúc would prefer to V rather than V.

5. Exercise on prefer and would prefer structures

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

1. I prefer coffee ________ tea.

A. over

B. to

C. both are correct

2. Although I love beaches, I think I prefer _______ in the mountains.

A. walk

B. to walk

C. walking

3. Kevin _____ Sci-fi movies to romantic movies.

A. would prefer

B. prefers

C. would prefers

4. I'm not a big fan of apples; I prefer ______ bananas.

A. eating

B. to eat

C. both are correct

5. If I had a choice, I think I'd prefer ______ lunch rather than _____ dishes.

A. to cook/wash

B. cooking/washing

C. to cook/to wash

6. I'd prefer you _______ books more often.

A. to read

B. read

C. to reading

7. I usually have black coffee, but today I'd prefer _______ capucino.

A. have

B. having

C. to have

8. If I were you, I think I'd prefer ______ in Paris rather than ______ in London.

A. live/live

B. to live/live

C. living/living

9. Nam’d prefer to keep this job _______ fired.

A. rather than being

B. before to be

C. rather than be

10. Helen prefers hip hop _______ pop songs.

A. to

B. than

C. both is correct

Bài tập 2: Viết lại câu sử dụng prefer hoặc would prefer.

1. She/prefers/staying/alone/in a hotel.

2. I/would prefer/talking/to you/in person.

3. They/would prefer/going/fishing/and playing soccer/on weekends.

4. I/prefer/living/in a small village/rather than/in a big city.

5. My sister/prefers/cooking/meals/and washing dishes.

Answer

Exercise 1:

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. A

6. A

7. C

8. B

9. C

10. A

Bài tập 2:

1. She would rather stay with me than stay alone in a hotel.

2. I would prefer talking to you in person.

3. They would rather go fishing than play soccer on weekends.

4. I prefer living in a small village over living in a big city.

5. My sister prefers cooking meals instead of washing dishes.

Đây là tất cả các cấu trúc prefer và cách sử dụng chi tiết nhất. Hãy ghi chép vào sổ tay cá nhân để dễ tìm sau này nhé. Đừng quên làm các bài tập áp dụng từ Mytour để hiểu và nhớ kiến thức lâu dài hơn.

Các câu hỏi thường gặp

Cấu trúc prefer là gì và cách sử dụng như thế nào?

Cấu trúc 'prefer' dùng để chỉ sự thích hơn một thứ gì đó so với thứ khác, thường đi kèm với động từ, danh từ hoặc mệnh đề đầy đủ. Nó được dùng trong các câu so sánh, ví dụ: 'I prefer coffee to tea.'

Khi nào sử dụng cấu trúc prefer Ving thay vì prefer to verb?

Cấu trúc 'prefer Ving' và 'prefer to verb' có thể sử dụng thay thế cho nhau, nhưng 'prefer to verb' thường phổ biến hơn trong giao tiếp. Cả hai đều mang nghĩa thích làm việc này hơn việc kia.

Cấu trúc would prefer có gì khác biệt so với prefer?

Cấu trúc 'would prefer' dùng để diễn tả sở thích hoặc kế hoạch hiện tại, thường đi kèm với các động từ hoặc mệnh đề. Nó nhấn mạnh mong muốn ngay tại thời điểm đó, còn 'prefer' thường chỉ sở thích lâu dài.

Cấu trúc would prefer to verb có nghĩa là gì?

Cấu trúc 'would prefer to verb' diễn tả sự mong muốn làm một điều gì đó trong tương lai gần hoặc hiện tại. Ví dụ: 'I would prefer to visit him by myself' (Tôi muốn tự mình đến thăm anh ấy).

Có sự khác biệt nào giữa prefer something to something và would prefer to do something?

Cấu trúc 'prefer something to something' được dùng để so sánh sở thích giữa hai vật hoặc hoạt động. Còn 'would prefer to do something' thường dùng để diễn tả sự lựa chọn hoặc mong muốn làm một việc gì đó hơn việc khác.

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