Lesson XI: Vocabulary in Context

7. WOULD RATHER (I’D RATHER) WOULD RATHER indicates a preference . Situation: Pedro discusses his problem with his adviser. Pedro: May I speak to you a minute? Mr. Kelly: Yes, certainly. Pedro: I can’t find the key to my locker. Mr. Kelly: Then you must break your lock. WOULD you RATHER borrow some tools or call the janitor? Pedro: I’D RATHER borrow some tools. Mr. Kelly: All right. Let’s get a hammer and a screwdriver for you. Exercise: 7.1. Practice WOULD RATHER Choose between two offers. For example: What would you rather have ? - hot chocolate or tea - I ' D RATHER HAVE TEA . - an apple pie or a banana cake - I ' D RATHER HAVE A BANANA CAKE . 1. -steak or chicken- 6. -a glass of milk or a glass of beer- 2. -an apple or an orange- 7. -a slice of bread or a slice of toast- 3. -meat and potatoes or meat and rice- 8. -a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee- 4. -a cup of coffee or a cup of tea- 9. -a bowl of soap or a bowl of soup- 5. -a piece of cake or a piece of pie- 10. -a date with Jane or a date with John-