What is the difference between the following sentences? I would prefer to discuss the matter in private. I would like to discuss the matter in private. I am used to prefer used in sentences sim...

Just saw this: "prefer ~ing" / "prefer to infinitive" and I am wondering if there are any differences between "prefer doing" and "prefer to do". I have read a book about grammar that says there is a subtle …

Sep 4, 2016 · However, this site said " We can use would prefer and prefer with the same meaning. However, the only difference is that we cannot use verb+ing after would prefer.

I prefer to eat candy rather than to eat ice cream - probably the less common but grammatically correct. I would like to know if my understanding and notion of these sentences is 100 percent accurate, and …

Aug 3, 2015 · Then, how about "prefer to infinitive"? I prefer to study at a coffee shop to to study in the library. I think it sounds not correct. rather I would use like this: I prefer to study at a coffee shop …

Dec 12, 2023 · Lastly, "prefer" and "would prefer" also use tend to use different constructions. If the poster gave a more complete hypothetical describing the situation they want to express, it would be …

Jun 16, 2020 · What time do you prefer going to bed? What time do you prefer to go to bed? Which of these would you rather use when writing or speaking?

Aug 6, 2023 · I prefer to do something rather than (do) something else. Look at these examples: I prefer driving to travelling by train. I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. If we want to check your …

Jun 16, 2020 · With prefer it's optional whether or not to "downplay" the strength of the assertion using "auxiliary" would, but with rather you need it (often contracted to 'd in informal contexts) because it's …

Oct 30, 2023 · Why the sentence "Today I prefer to stay at home because it's snowing" is incorrect? And why should I use "would" instead of "prefer"?