Expressing Preferences & Making Comparisons
Expressing Preferences
How to compare and choose items.
1. Asking for a Preference
To ask someone to choose, you can use:
- "Which one do you
prefer?" - "Which one do you
like more?" - "Which do you
like better?"
2. Stating Your Preference
To give your opinion, you can say:
- "I
preferthis one." - "I
likethat onemore." - "I
likethis onebetter."
3. Giving a Reason (Making a Comparison)
Explain *why* you like it using a comparative adjective (-er or more...).
- "I prefer this one because it's
nicer." - "I like that one more because it's
more comfortable." - "I'll take this one. It's
betterquality." - "I like these shoes because they are
cheaper."
Preference Structures
Here is how the phrases fit together.
| Ask | State Preference | Give Reason (Comparative) |
|---|---|---|
| "Which one do you prefer?" | "I prefer this one." | "It's cheaper." |
| "Which do you like better?" | "I like that one more." | "It looks more modern." |
| "Which ones do you want?" | "I'll take these." | "They are better quality." |
Example Conversations
| Comparing Clothes | |
|---|---|
| A: | "Which jacket do you prefer?" |
| B: | "I like the red one more. It looks warmer." |
| A: | "Really? I prefer the blue one. It's more stylish." |
| Comparing Fruit | |
| A: | "Do you want an apple or an orange?" |
| B: | "I like oranges better. They are usually sweeter." |
Test Your Knowledge!
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