Would Rather Exercise -1

TOEFL Study: “Would Rather” Test

Question 1:
Which option correctly completes the sentence?
I __ go to the movies than stay at home.

A) rather
B) would rather
C) preferred
D) prefer

Answer : B) would rather

Explanation : The phrase “would rather” is used to express a preference between two options. In this sentence, “would rather” is the correct choice to indicate the preference for going to the movies.

Question 2:
Choose the appropriate response to the question.
“Do you want to come with us to the party?”

A) No, I’d rather go to the movies.
B) No, I prefer going to the movies.
C) No, I would prefer going to the movies.
D) No, I rather go to the movies.

Answer : A) No, I’d rather go to the movies.

Explanation : The response “No, I’d rather go to the movies” expresses a clear preference for going to the movies instead of attending the party.

Question 3:
Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
I __ to the beach than to the mountains.

A) rather go
B) rather to go
C) would rather go
D) would rather to go

Answer : C) would rather go

Explanation : “Would rather” is followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form is “would rather go.”

Question 4:
Which option best completes the sentence?
He said he’d rather __ to the concert alone.

A) go
B) to go
C) going
D) have gone

Answer : A) go

Explanation : “Would rather” is followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct choice is “go.”

Question 5:
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word.
I __ you didn’t smoke in the house.

A) prefer
B) would rather
C) favor
D) like

Answer : B) would rather

Explanation : “Would rather” is used to express a preference. In this sentence, “would rather” correctly conveys the preference for not smoking in the house.

Question 6:
Choose the correct response to the question.
“Do you want to have dinner at the Italian restaurant?”

A) No, I’d prefer Chinese food.
B) No, I prefer Chinese food.
C) No, I rather Chinese food.
D) No, I would rather Chinese food.

Answer : A) No, I’d prefer Chinese food.

Explanation : The response “No, I’d prefer Chinese food” demonstrates a clear preference for Chinese food over dining at the Italian restaurant.

Question 7:
Select the appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.
I __ studying for the exam rather than going to the party.

A) would rather
B) prefer
C) rather
D) like

Answer : A) would rather

Explanation : “Would rather” is the appropriate phrase to express the preference for studying for the exam instead of going to the party.

Question 8:
Which option correctly completes the sentence?
I __ you didn’t tell anyone about this.

A) rather
B) would rather
C) preferred
D) prefer

Answer : B) would rather

Explanation : “Would rather” is used to express a preference. In this sentence, it correctly conveys the preference for not telling anyone about this.

Question 9 :
Choose the correct response to the question.
“Do you mind if I open the window?”

A) No, I’d rather you didn’t.
B) No, I prefer if you didn’t.
C) No, I rather you didn’t.
D) No, I would prefer if you didn’t.

Answer : A) No, I’d rather you didn’t.

Explanation : The response “No, I’d rather you didn’t” expresses a preference for the person not opening the window.

Question 10:
Select the appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.
I __ to the park than the museum.

A) rather go
B) rather to go
C) would rather go
D) would rather to go

Answer : C) would rather go

Explanation : “Would rather” is followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form is “would rather go.”