Discuss Preferences Using "Rather Than"

I'd rather read a book rather than watch TV.

Patternsread — read — read

We chose to drive rather than fly.

Patternschoose — chose — chosen^drive — drove — driven^fly — flew — flown

She eats fruit rather than snacking on chips.

Patternseat — ate — eaten

He prefers to work early in the morning rather than late at night.

I would rather walk rather than take the bus if it’s a short distance.

Patternstake — took — taken^a short distance

They play chess rather than going out on weekends.

Patternsgo — went — gone

You should focus on quality rather than quantity.

We will invest in technology rather than traditional methods.

I'd rather discuss this in person rather than over email.

Would you rather spend your vacation in the mountains rather than at the beach?

Patternsspend — spent — spent

She would rather save money for future investments rather than spend it on immediate pleasures.

Patternsspend — spent — spent