Which Would You Choose?

by Vocafy Επαληθευμένο

Αγγλικά (ΗΠΑ) A2 Ερωτήσεις: 15 Everyday life People & relationships

Explore everyday choices, polite requests, and simple ways to explain what you prefer.

1. 1. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   Which drink does the guest want?

   Server: Tea or coffee?
   Guest: Tea, please.

   • Tea.
   • Coffee.
   • Both drinks.

   Show solution

   • Tea.

   Adding “please” makes a short request polite.

2. 2. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   Friend: Which do you like more, apples or bananas?
   You: I prefer apples ___ bananas.

   • than
   • to
   • as

   “Prefer” has its own way of comparing two things.

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   Friend: Which do you like more, apples or bananas?
   You: I prefer apples to bananas.

   Use “to,” not “than,” between two things after “prefer.”

3. 3. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   Why does the shopper want the small bag?

   Clerk: Would you like the big bag or the small one?
   Shopper: The small one, please. The big one is too heavy.

   • The big bag costs too much.
   • The small bag has a nicer color.
   • The big bag is hard to carry.

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   • The big bag is hard to carry.

   “Too heavy” means the weight is a problem, not just that the bag is heavy.

4. 4. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   Friend: Do you like cats or dogs better?
   You: I like cats better ___ dogs.

   • than
   • to
   • as

   The reply compares how much you like two animals.

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   Friend: Do you like cats or dogs better?
   You: I like cats better than dogs.

   “Like better than” is another way to show a preference.

5. 5. Βάλτε τις λέξεις στη σωστή σειρά.

   You want the seat next to the window.

   • please.
   • like
   • I'd
   • the window seat,

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   I'd like the window seat, please.

   “I'd like” is a polite way to ask for something.

6. 6. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   You want water, not juice. What could you say?

   Host: Would you like some juice?

   • Yes, please. Juice is my favorite.
   • No, thanks. Could I have some water?
   • No, thanks. I don't want anything to drink.

   You still want a drink, but a different one.

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   • No, thanks. Could I have some water?

   You can say “No, thanks” and then ask for something else.

7. 7. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

   Friend: Should we eat at home or at a restaurant?
   You: Let's eat at home ___ restaurants are expensive.

   • but
   • so
   • because

   The high prices at restaurants are the reason for your choice.

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   Friend: Should we eat at home or at a restaurant?
   You: Let's eat at home because restaurants are expensive.

   “Because” connects a choice with its reason.

8. 8. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

   What does Sam mean?

   Alex: Pizza or pasta for dinner?
   Sam: Either is fine.

   • Sam is happy to have pizza or pasta.
   • Sam only wants pizza.
   • Sam doesn't want either meal.

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   • Sam is happy to have pizza or pasta.

   “Either is fine” means both choices are OK. It does not mean you want both together.

9. 9. Βάλτε τις λέξεις στη σωστή σειρά.

   You enjoy train trips more than bus or plane trips.

   • is
   • My favorite
   • by train.
   • way to travel

   “Favorite” describes your first choice.

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   My favorite way to travel is by train.

   Use “by” with a way of traveling: “by train,” “by bus,” or “by plane.”

10. 10. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

    Shopper: This coat is too small. Do you have a bigger ___?

    • ones
    • one
    • them

    The shopper is asking for a single coat.

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    Shopper: This coat is too small. Do you have a bigger one?

    “One” lets you talk about another coat without saying “coat” again.

11. 11. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    What kind of movie would Lee prefer?

    Pat: Let's watch a scary movie.
    Lee: I'd prefer something funny.

    • A movie that makes people feel afraid.
    • A movie that teaches people about wild animals.
    • A movie that makes people laugh.

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    • A movie that makes people laugh.

    Here, “funny” means something that makes you laugh, not something strange.

12. 12. Συμπληρώστε το κενό.

    Let's buy the red backpack. It's ___ expensive than the black one, so we can save money.

    • less
    • more
    • as

    The speaker wants to spend less money.

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    Let's buy the red backpack. It's less expensive than the black one, so we can save money.

    “Less expensive” means “cheaper.” Both expressions can explain a choice.

13. 13. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    Where would the guest prefer to sit on a rainy day?

    Host: Would you like to sit inside or outside tomorrow?
    Guest: Outside if it's sunny, but inside if it rains.

    • Outside.
    • Inside.
    • The guest does not want to sit anywhere.

    The guest's choice changes with the weather.

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    • Inside.

    “If” shows that a choice depends on something, such as the weather.

14. 14. Βάλτε τις λέξεις στη σωστή σειρά.

    The bus is late. You would prefer to walk instead of waiting.

    • the bus.
    • I'd rather
    • wait for
    • than
    • walk

    The preferred action comes before the other action.

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    I'd rather walk than wait for the bus.

    After “I'd rather,” use a verb without “to”: “walk,” not “to walk.”

15. 15. Επιλέξτε τη σωστή απάντηση.

    Which shoes will the shopper buy?

    Friend: Do you prefer the red shoes or the black ones?
    Shopper: I like the red shoes more, but they're too expensive. I'll get the black ones.

    • The red shoes.
    • Both pairs.
    • The black shoes.

    The shopper's favorite is not the final choice.

    Show solution

    • The black shoes.

    You can like one thing more but choose another because of the price.