Jun 26, 2008 · Preferred and preferring are correct because the second syllable is stressed there. Same for conferred, transferred, referred, deferred, inferred. But: differed or tutored (stress on …

Jul 12, 2013 · I would have preferred that the directive had been adopted. On the balance, while progress was made, we would have preferred to have made much more progress. I am one of …

Mar 7, 2019 · Hello, Can "more" and "preferred" be used together, for example in "Coffee is very popular in some places, while tea is more preferred in some others."? Thanks.

Sep 24, 2013 · You're right, in the sense that you need the past tense in the if-clause of a second conditional sentence. You will however, hear sentences such as this, where the present is …

Oct 29, 2007 · Hi I prefer staying at home. I prefer to stay at home. What is the difference between these sentences. Can we say The first one is for specific situations ,the second one …

Jul 4, 2014 · Here is the audio clip: << --- I got two questions from IELTS5 Test4 Listening section1 --- >> Advisor: Which area do you think you will prefer? Student:Well, I'm studying …

Dec 18, 2007 · In each case, the first is the preferred option. So you would rather A, go shopping and C. B, staying home, and D come second.

Jul 17, 2011 · The first is the usual way of saying it, correct in all styles, but the second is quite correct in more formal style. 'Refer to' is not a verb, it's two words. There's no reason why it …

Jan 20, 2019 · Thanks for your comment. Although "referred to in" can be used with a double preposition, my expression may be more understandable for a layman. My concept is that …

May 20, 2021 · I preferred the original version of that movie. I prefer the original version of that movie. Are these two sentences pronounced the same in American English?