Phrase: I'd rather...

I'd rather + (verb)

I'd is a contraction of the words "I had" or "I would."

When using 'I'd' with the word 'rather' you are suggesting that you would like to do or prefer one thing more than another.

If you say that you would rather do something, you mean that you would prefer to do it. If you say that you would rather not do something, you mean that you do not want to do it.



DIALOGUE


A: Would you rather watch a movie on TV or go to a movie theater? 

B: I'd rather watch a movie on TV.

A: Why? 

B: Because watching a movie on TV is free, but movie theaters are expensive. How about you? 

A: I would rather watch a movie in a theater because the screen is very large.



Alternative expressions to 'would rather'

would prefer to
    "I'd prefer to go by myself."

would like to
"Would you like me to drive?"


Example Sentences

"Kids would rather play than study."

"Sorry. I'd rather not talk about it."

"I'd rather handle the problem myself."


Example "would rather" questions and answers:

Would you rather have more time or more money?

Would you rather go on holiday to somewhere far away or somewhere close to home?

"I would rather spend my holiday at home than to go on a trip."

"I would rather wear clothes that are comfortable than clothes that look good.




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