
Which Would You Choose?
Explore everyday choices, polite requests, and simple ways to explain what you prefer.
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1. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
Which drink does the guest want?
Server: Tea or coffee?
Guest: Tea, please.- Tea.
- Coffee.
- Both drinks.
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- Tea.
Adding “please” makes a short request polite.
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2. Isi tempat kosong.
Friend: 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: Apples or bananas?
You: I prefer apples to bananas.Use “to,” not “than,” between two things after “prefer.”
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3. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
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.
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4. Isi tempat kosong.
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.
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5. Susun perkataan mengikut urutan yang betul.
You want the seat next to the window.
- I'd
- like
- the window seat,
- please.
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I'd like the window seat, please.
“I'd like” is a polite way to ask for something.
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6. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
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.
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7. Isi tempat kosong.
Friend: Shall we eat at home or at a restaurant?
You: Let's eat at home ___ it's cheaper.- but
- so
- because
The lower price is the reason for your choice.
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Friend: Shall we eat at home or at a restaurant?
You: Let's eat at home because it's cheaper.“Because” connects a choice with its reason.
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8. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
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.
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9. Susun perkataan mengikut urutan yang betul.
You enjoy train trips more than bus or plane trips.
- is
- by train.
- way to travel
- My favorite
“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.”
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10. Isi tempat kosong.
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.
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11. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
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.
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12. Isi tempat kosong.
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.
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13. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
It is raining now. Where would the guest prefer to sit?
Host: Would you like to sit inside or outside?
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.
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14. Susun perkataan mengikut urutan yang betul.
The bus is late. You would prefer to walk instead of waiting.
- I'd rather
- wait for
- walk
- the bus.
- than
The preferred action comes before the other action.
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I'd rather walk than wait for the bus.
Use “I'd rather” with a verb: “walk,” not “to walk.”
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15. Pilih jawapan yang betul.
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.
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- The black shoes.
You can like one thing more but choose another because of the price.