Would You Rather
“Would you rather” questions are an engaging and practical way for English language learners to improve their level and fluency. These types of grammar focused questions encourage students to think critically, express their opinions and preferences, and provide opportunities for them to practice using comparatives and superlatives, modals, and other grammatical structures.
Also, practicing “would you rather” questions through conversation helps students to develop their speaking and listening skills in a fun and interactive way.
Instructions:
Go through the theory of the grammar point to make sure your students fully understand when and how it is used, and then go through the various conversation questions. Try and engage the students in conversation with follow up questions or comments if they only give one short answers.Meaning, Usage and Examples
“Would rather” is a phrase that we use in English to talk about our preferences. It’s a way of expressing that we would prefer one thing over another thing. We use “would rather” to say what we would like to do or what we would like to happen in a certain situation.
For example, imagine that it’s a hot day and you have the choice of going to the beach or going to the park. You might say, “I would rather go to the beach.” This means that you prefer to go to the beach instead of the park.
Another example is when you’re asked to choose between two options. Let’s say you’re asked if you would like to have pizza or sushi for dinner. You might say, “I would rather have pizza.” This means that you prefer pizza over sushi.
Here are a few more examples:
I would rather stay home tonight.
They would rather go to the movie theater.
He would rather work in a small company.
We use “than” after “would rather” to compare two things or situations. It’s a way of saying that we prefer one thing over another thing.
For example, imagine that you’re trying to decide whether to go to the beach or the park. You might say, “I would rather go to the beach than the park.” This means that you prefer going to the beach more than going to the park.
Here are a few more examples:
I would rather watch a movie than go to a concert.
She would rather have a cup of tea than a cup of coffee.
They would rather stay at home than go to a party.
As you can see, we use “than” to create a comparison between two things. We use “would rather” to express our preference, and “than” to show what we prefer in comparison to the other option.
Conversation Questions
- Would you rather live in a big city or a small town?
- Would you rather travel by plane or by train?
- Would you rather learn a new language or a new musical instrument?
- Would you rather read a book or watch a movie?
- Would you rather have a lot of money or a lot of free time?
- Would you rather work in a team or work alone?
- Would you rather live near the beach or in the mountains?
- Would you rather have a pet cat or a pet dog?
- Would you rather spend a day indoors or outdoors?
- Would you rather have a job that pays well or a job that you enjoy doing?
- Would you rather have a night in or a night out with friends?
- Would you rather eat a pizza or a burger?
- Would you rather live in the past or the future?
- Would you rather have a job that involves travel or one that keeps you in the same place?
- Would you rather have a conversation in person or over the phone?
- Would you rather take a relaxing vacation or an adventurous one?
- Would you rather work for a big company or a small one?
- Would you rather go to the cinema or watch a movie at home?
- Would you rather have a large family or a small one?
- Would you rather play sports or watch them?
- Would you rather have a party at a club or at home?
- Would you rather cook your own meals or eat out at restaurants?
- Would you rather live in a warm climate or a cold one?
- Would you rather go out with friends or stay in and read a book?
- Would you rather live in a house or an apartment?
- Would you rather listen to music or watch TV?
- Would you rather learn a new skill or improve an existing one?
- Would you rather be famous or wealthy?
- Would you rather have a lot of friends or a few close ones?
- Would you rather have a day at the beach or a day at the park?
- Would you rather have a nice car or a big house?
- Would you rather work for a boss or be your own boss?
- Would you rather go to a music festival or a food festival?
- Would you rather have a garden or a balcony?
- Would you rather live in the countryside or the city?
- Would you rather have a large social media following or none at all?
- Would you rather be the boss or a team player?
- Would you rather go to a zoo or an aquarium?
- Would you rather go on a hike or a bike ride?
- Would you rather watch a comedy or a drama?
- Would you rather have a pool or a hot tub?
- Would you rather take a road trip or fly to your destination?
- Would you rather go to a music concert or a comedy show?
- Would you rather stay up late or wake up early?
- Would you rather live in a house with a garden or an apartment with a balcony?
- Would you rather read a book or listen to an audiobook?
- Would you rather have a picnic or a barbecue?
- Would you rather have a job that requires physical labor or one that requires mental labor?
- Would you rather have a car or a motorcycle?
- Would you rather have a day to relax or a day to be productive?
- I hope these additional questions help you practice your English skills!
