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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

I'd rather + (verb) - English Speaking Basics

“I” is a contraction of the words “I had” or “I would”.

When you use it with the word "rather", you are suggesting that you would like to do or prefer one thing over another.

I'd rather + (verb) - English Speaking Basics

Here are some examples:

"I'd rather talk about it later."

"I would like to eat at home rather than going for fast food."

"I prefer skiing to snowboarding."

"I prefer to handle the problem myself."

"I'd rather come home than stay too late."

"I prefer to finish my task early."

"I'd rather know the answer."