| Idx | 2249 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | rather |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I'd rather prefer just to lie on the beach. |
| Correct Sentence | I'd rather just lie on the beach. I'd prefer just to lie on the beach. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I'd [[rather prefer just to]] lie on the beach. |
| Cloze Sentence | I'd [[rather just/prefer just to]] lie on the beach. |
| Cloze Answer | rather just/prefer just to |
| Choices | rather just | prefer just to | rather prefer just to |
| Explanation | Do not use rather and prefer together: 'If the weather's fine, we'd rather play tennis.' |
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