Chapter 30
Expressing Preferences and Comparisons
30.1 Introduction
We often talk about what we like more, like less, or prefer over something else. We also compare people, objects, places, and ideas in daily conversations.
In this chapter, you will learn how to express preferences using words like like, prefer, better, and how to compare things using more, less, and than.
30.2 Common Preference & Comparison Patterns
- I like tea more than coffee.
- I prefer reading to watching TV.
- This book is better than that one.
- She is taller than her sister.
- This option is less expensive.
30.3 50 Common Sentences for Preferences and Comparisons
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1. I like tea more than coffee.
→ Me too. -
2. I prefer reading books.
→ That’s a good habit. -
3. This phone is better than my old one.
→ Yes, it looks modern. -
4. I like online classes more.
→ They are convenient. -
5. This bag is cheaper than that one.
→ Then buy this. -
6. I prefer tea to coffee.
→ Tea is healthier. -
7. Today is hotter than yesterday.
→ Yes, it is. -
8. I like English more than Maths.
→ English is interesting. -
9. This road is shorter.
→ Let’s go this way. -
10. I prefer simple food.
→ It’s healthy. -
11. This movie is more interesting.
→ I agree. -
12. I like summer holidays more.
→ They are fun. -
13. My house is bigger than yours.
→ Yes, it is. -
14. I prefer walking to cycling.
→ Walking is good exercise. -
15. This test is easier.
→ That’s good. -
16. I like fruits more than sweets.
→ Fruits are healthy. -
17. This pen writes better.
→ Use this one. -
18. I prefer morning walks.
→ Me too. -
19. This shirt is more comfortable.
→ Then buy it. -
20. I like action movies more.
→ They are exciting. -
21. This book is easier than that one.
→ Start with this. -
22. I prefer speaking English daily.
→ That improves fluency. -
23. This room is brighter.
→ Yes, it is. -
24. I like home food more.
→ It’s healthy. -
25. Today’s class is better.
→ I enjoyed it. -
26. I prefer learning by practice.
→ Practice helps a lot. -
27. This bus is faster.
→ Let’s take it. -
28. I like winter mornings.
→ They are calm. -
29. This option is safer.
→ I agree. -
30. I prefer simple clothes.
→ Simple is best. -
31. This exercise is easier.
→ Try this one. -
32. I like group study more.
→ It helps sharing ideas. -
33. This price is lower.
→ That’s good. -
34. I prefer calm places.
→ Me too. -
35. This road is longer.
→ Let’s choose another. -
36. I like learning English.
→ Keep practicing. -
37. This chair is more comfortable.
→ Sit here. -
38. I prefer healthy food.
→ That’s good. -
39. This explanation is clearer.
→ I understand now. -
40. I like quiet places.
→ They are peaceful. -
41. This option is better.
→ I agree. -
42. I prefer short answers.
→ That’s clear. -
43. This method is faster.
→ Let’s use it. -
44. I like simple explanations.
→ They help understanding. -
45. This solution is easier.
→ Good choice. -
46. I prefer listening to music.
→ Music is relaxing. -
47. This path is safer.
→ Let’s go this way. -
48. I like watching movies.
→ Me too. -
49. This class is better than yesterday’s.
→ I agree. -
50. I prefer learning every day.
→ That’s the best habit.
30.4 Worksheet — Practice Preferences and Comparisons
Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks
- I ______ tea more than coffee.
- This book is ______ than that one.
- I prefer reading ______ watching TV.
- like
- better
- to
Section 2 — Choose the Correct Sentence
- (I prefer tea than coffee / I prefer tea to coffee)
- (This is more good / This is better)
- I prefer tea to coffee
- This is better
Section 3 — Make Sentences
- Express a preference.
- Compare two things.
- I prefer fruits to sweets.
- This bag is cheaper than that one.
Section 4 — True or False
- Preferences show what we like more. (True / False)
- We use “than” in comparisons. (True / False)
- “I prefer tea than coffee” is correct. (True / False)
- True
- True
- False