Would rather/would prefer.

1. He'd like to go to Canada whereas his wife ________________________ go to

Mexico.
2. Her husband ________________________ to rent a house.
3. My sister would like to have fun on Bondi Beach but I ________________________
go on a cruise.
4. My wife would like to rent a house in New York but I ________________________ to
camp in the desert.
5. My wife would like to visit a museum, but I ________________________ to go to
Ayers Rock.
6. I ________________________ become a scuba diver.
8. I ________________________ not to become a computer programmer.
9. I ________________________ buy this cake because I prefer the taste.
10. I ________________________ not rent a house in the Outback.
1. I would rather you ________________________ (not/do) the ironing. Clean my
room first if you want.
2. I would rather she ________________________ (not/watch) TV so much. It isn't
good for her.
3. I would prefer them ________________________ (not/clean) my room.
4. I would rather you ________________________ (drink) juice. You shouldnt drink
cola.
5. Which country would you prefer ________________________ (live) in?
6. I would rather ________________________ (go) home now. I have to do my
homework.
1. Make appropriate participle clauses.
1. We are lying in the sun and we are enjoying life.
____________________________________________ , we are enjoying life.
2. The boy had brushed his teeth. He was allowed to watch a few more minutes
of television.
____________________________________________ , the boy was allowed to watch a few
more minutes of television.
3. The children were sitting on their beds and watching the thunderstorm.
The children were sitting on their beds
____________________________________________.
4. When they had found the secret island, they started searching for the
treasure.
____________________________________________, they started searching for the
treasure.
2. Complete the sentences with present participle or perfect participle.
____________________________ (search) for her gloves, she dug through the entire
wardrobe.
____________________________ (drink) one litre of water, she really needed to go to
the toilet.

____________________________ (whistle) a song, she danced through the house with

the mop.
____________________________ (sit) in the shade, we ate cake and drank coffee.
____________________________ (lose) ten kilos, Anne finally fit into her favourite
dress again.
____________________________ (finish) her phone call, she went back to work.
The child sat at the desk ____________________________ (paint) a picture.
____________________________ (leave) the party too early, we couldnt see the
fireworks anymore.
____________________________ (run) to the bus stop, she lost her shoe.
____________________________ (park) the car, we searched for the ticket machine.