Expressing Preference (-ing forms/infinitive)– The Participle - Expressing Positive/Negative Agreement

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form ( -ing form, infinitive with to or without to).

1. I’d rather …………… (swim) in the sea than …………… (ski) in the mountains.

2. I prefer …………… (sleep) in the hotel to …………… (sleep) in a tent.

3. he would prefer ……………….. (watch) TV rather than ……………… (go) to the party.

4. Jeff would rather ……………….. (go) out than ……………. (stay) in.

5. They prefer ………………….. (walk) to work to …………………… (take) a taxi.

6. Helen would rather ……………… (make) her own clothes than ……………… (buy) them.

7. Frank prefers ………………. (play) chess to ……………….. (listen) to music.

8. We would prefer …………….. (paint) the house ourselves rather than ……………. (pay) someone else to do it.

2. Fill in the gaps with prefer, would prefer, would rather, as.

1. I ………… painting to drawing.

2. He ……………… drink milk than drink orange juice.

3. We ……………. going camping to staying in the city.

4. We ……………. go by car than take the bus.

5. I ……………. antique furniture to modern furniture.

6. …………….. you …………… to eat at home or go to a restaurant tonight?

7. She ……………. to study Art History than Economics.

8. I …………….. reading books to reading newspapers.

3. Complete the sentences with two to five words including the word in bold.

1. I like playing chess but I love playing backgammon. – (to) – I ………………………. chess.

2. I would rather have my own business than work for someone else. – (prefer) – I would ………………………….. business rather than work for someone else.

3. They’d prefer to skate than ski. – (would rather) – They ………………….………… skiing.

4. I like listening to classical music more than rock music. – (to) – I ……………… rock music.

5. I would rather own a house than rent one. – (prefer) – I would ……………………… rather than rent one.

6. We like going to the opera more than the theatre. – (to) – We ………………...…. the theatre.

4. Transform the sentences using the perfect participle.

1. After Mr Brown had had a holiday he felt better.

2. After he had done his homework he went for a walk.

3. After they had settled all the questions they signed the contract.

4. After John had made an appointment with the manager he told us about it.

5. After they had played the first two periods they felt tired.

6. After he had returned from abroad he continued his studies.

5. Transform the sentences using the past participle.

1. I have just read an article that was published yesterday in “The Times”.

2. Did you see the contract that was signed last week?

3. Did you hear the announcement that was made on the radio?

4. The problem that was discussed at the conference yesterday is of vital importance.

5. Have you found the wallet that was stolen from you?

6. Have toy read his last novel which was published recently?

6. Transform the sentences using absolute construction with participle.

e.g. As it was very cold, they stayed at home. – It being very late, they stayed at home.

1. As the wind was very strong, it was impossible to go boating.

2. Since it was very late, the sides agreed to postpone the meeting.

3. as it was very difficult to settle the matter, the sides decided to meet again tomorrow.

4. If time permits, they will discuss the issue again tomorrow.

5. When the conference was over, Dr Thornton returned to his laboratory.

6. As it was Sunday, all the shops were closed.