I have a question. There are three sentences below, and I think there are nuances between them. What are the differences? ① I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee. ② I would prefer to drink tea ra

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I have a question. There are three sentences below, and I think there are nuances between them. What are the differences? ① I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee. ② I would prefer to drink tea rather than coffee. ③ I would rather drink tea than coffee. Thank you so much for your help :)

Jan 14, 2025 5:29 PM

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1- I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee You decide simultaneously and suddenly 2-But I would prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.=you decide before making and be ready 3- I would rather drink tea than coffee.= it is such a habit and always 😉

Jan 14, 2025 11:56 PM

1. I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee. * General and factual preference. 2. I would prefer to drink tea rather than coffee. * Polite and situational preference. 3. I would rather drink tea than coffee. * Casual and immediate preference.

Jan 14, 2025 7:00 PM

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