Everyday Preferences and Comparisons

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1. Question 1 · Multiple choice

   Choose all the correct answers.

   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. You like cycling more than walking.

   1. I like cycling more than walking.
   2. I like cycling most walking.
   3. I prefer cycling to walking.
   4. I prefer cycling than walking.
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   Answer

   I like cycling more than walking.; I prefer cycling to walking.

   Prefer takes to; like more takes than.

2. Question 2 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. The red bag and blue bag each cost ten pounds.

   1. The bags cost the same.
   2. The red bag is more expensive as the blue one.
   3. The red bag is as expensive as the blue one.
   4. The red bag is cheaper than the blue one.
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   Answer

   The bags cost the same.; The red bag is as expensive as the blue one.

   Equal prices allow the same and as expensive as.

3. Question 3 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. You want tea instead of coffee.

   1. I'd prefer tea to coffee.
   2. I'd prefer tea than coffee.
   3. I'd rather to have tea than coffee.
   4. I'd rather have tea than coffee.
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   Answer

   I'd prefer tea to coffee.; I'd rather have tea than coffee.

   Prefer takes to; would rather takes a base verb and than.

4. Question 4 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. The bus takes longer than the train.

   1. The bus is as quick than the train.
   2. The train is quicker than the bus.
   3. The train is slowlier than the bus.
   4. The bus is slower than the train.
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   Answer

   The train is quicker than the bus.; The bus is slower than the train.

   The comparative pairs quicker and slower express the stated difference.

5. Question 5 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. Both jackets are the same size.

   1. This jacket is as big as that one.
   2. This jacket is bigger as that one.
   3. The jackets are too same big.
   4. The jackets are equally big.
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   Answer

   This jacket is as big as that one.; The jackets are equally big.

   As big as and equally big express equal size.

6. Question 6 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. You like this cafe more than all the others in town.

   1. I like this cafe best in town.
   2. This is my most favourite best cafe.
   3. I like this cafe better of all cafes.
   4. This is my favourite cafe in town.
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   Answer

   I like this cafe best in town.; This is my favourite cafe in town.

   Favourite and like best express the strongest preference.

7. Question 7 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. A small bag is better for you than a large bag.

   1. A small bag would suit me best than a large one.
   2. A small bag would suit me better than a large one.
   3. I'd prefer a small bag than a large one.
   4. I'd prefer a small bag to a large one.
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   Answer

   A small bag would suit me better than a large one.; I'd prefer a small bag to a large one.

   Both correct options preserve the comparison between the two choices.

8. Question 8 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. The green shirt is less expensive than the white shirt.

   1. The white shirt is cheaper as the green shirt.
   2. The green shirt is cheaper than the white shirt.
   3. The white shirt costs more than the green shirt.
   4. The green shirt is the most expensive.
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   Answer

   The green shirt is cheaper than the white shirt.; The white shirt costs more than the green shirt.

   Cheaper and costs more describe the same price relationship from opposite sides.

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