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Would you prefer going vs Would you prefer to go

Both these phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Would you prefer going' is used when the action is ongoing or in progress, while 'Would you prefer to go' is when the action is a single event or a future plan.
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Would you prefer going

This phrase is correct and can be used when the action is ongoing or in progress.

This phrase is used when referring to an ongoing action or activity that the person would prefer. It implies a continuous or repeated action.

Examples:

  • Would you prefer going for a walk or staying at home?
  • I would prefer going to the beach rather than the mountains.
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  • Nov 12, 2024 ... Anyone with me, or would you prefer going with aftermarket option (any advantage over factory ones)?.
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Alternatives:

  • Would you prefer walking
  • Would you prefer running
  • Would you prefer swimming
  • Would you prefer cycling
  • Would you prefer hiking

Would you prefer to go

This phrase is correct and is used when the action is a single event or a future plan.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific action or event that the person would prefer to do. It implies a one-time or future action.

Examples:

  • Would you prefer to go to the movies or stay in tonight?
  • I would prefer to go shopping tomorrow.
  • May 22, 2024 ... Would you prefer to go to a party with the Crawley family, or the downstairs staff? ... I love them all, but it's the staff for me. I want to make ...
  • May 25, 2017 ... If you were going on a long trip, who would you prefer to go with? Friends. we have traveled with friends on a number of times.
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... Which concert would you prefer to go to? Me and my mom had a debate about this earlier and I had to ask you guys, would you rather go to a ...
  • May 22, 2018 ... Would you prefer to go to one over a UC? There are some very good CSU such as Cal Poly SLO, San Jose State, CSULB, and SDSU, but they cannot ...
  • Feb 5, 2021 ... "Would" is conditional, so it implies that whatever follows hasn't happened or is hypothetical. Eg. "Would you prefer to go to the beach or to the park tonight ...
  • Jul 22, 2019 ... Would you prefer to go to Disney World or Disneyland? Why? Well, I'm biased. WDW is great, 4 very nice parks. However I grew up exactly 5 ...
  • Jan 16, 2019 ... Hi everybody, I ask for confirmation. Is the following sentence correct? "Would you prefer to go out or stay at home tonight?
  • Jan 12, 2018 ... ... your favorite beach? 751 Views · Which country would you prefer to go for a vacation? 476 Views · Why do people like beach holidays? 38,942 ...
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... Would you prefer to go back to 100% physical games so you actually owned them long term no matter what or only digital licenses? Thread ...
  • Jul 17, 2018 ... Would you prefer to go on a trip overseas to a new country with a company you know, or just by yourself? I rather prefer traveling by myself ...

Alternatives:

  • Would you rather go
  • Would you like to go
  • Would you choose to go
  • Would you opt to go
  • Would you decide to go

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