Three exercises on preferences and urgent advice, from recognition to correcting mistakes.
Would Rather and Had Better - Exercise 1
Choose the correct option in each sentence.
1. You take an umbrella. It looks like rain.
2. I'd stay at home tonight than go to the party.
3. You'd better your bag there.
4. She'd rather than wait for the bus.
5. I'd rather you tell anyone about it.
6. We hurry, or we'll miss the train.
7. "Do you mind if I open the window?" "I'd you didn't. It's freezing."
8. He'd better on time tomorrow.
9. I'd rather to the cinema than watch TV.
10. They'd rather we tomorrow instead of today.
Would Rather and Had Better - Exercise 2
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. I'd rather you (not / smoke) in the house.
2. You'd better (see) a doctor about that cough.
3. Would you rather I (call) you tomorrow?
4. She'd rather (eat) at home than go to a restaurant.
5. We'd better (not / wait) any longer.
6. I'd rather you (tell) me the truth yesterday.
7. My boss would rather I (work) from home on Fridays.
8. You'd better (not / forget) your passport.
9. I'd rather (not / talk) about it now.
10. It's very late. I'd better (go).
Would Rather and Had Better - Exercise 3
Decide whether each sentence is correct or incorrect, and rewrite the incorrect ones.