Sep 4, 2016 · In this site Both " prefer " & " would prefer " express the preference. This site said " You can use 'prefer to (do)' or 'prefer -ing' to say what you prefer in general " & " We use 'would prefer' to …

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...

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 …

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 …

Jun 13, 2025 · That’s what Cambridge says about "would prefer". When we are talking about our preferences for the actions of another person, we can use would prefer + object pronoun + to …

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 …

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?

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 …

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 …

I have no idea how to express myself correctly in this case. What is the right way to say that: "I prefer to not do that" or "I prefer not to do that" or something else?