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Preferred and preferring are correct because the second syllable is stressed there Same for conferred, transferred, referred, deferred, inferred But: differed or tutored (stress on the first syllable)
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Here is the audio clip: << --- I got two questions from IELTS5 Test4 Listening section1 --- >> Advisor: Which area do you think you will prefer? Student:Well, I'm studying right in the centre, but I really like to live in the north-west Question- Preferred location: in the ____________ Question is 'northwest' The formation of this word I found in Cambridge Dictionary was ' northwest ', while
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Hello, Can "more" and "preferred" be used together, for example in "Coffee is very popular in some places, while tea is more preferred in some others "? Thanks
- I would have preferred to I would have preferred it if . . .
I would have preferred that the directive had been adopted On the balance, while progress was made, we would have preferred to have made much more progress I am one of those who would have preferred that the Commission had been elected three weeks ago To my ears, in general, it does sound better to keep tense usage consistent throughout a
- If you prefer preferred, Id be happy to pick you up
You're right, in the sense that you need the past tense in the if-clause of a second conditional sentence You will however, hear sentences such as this, where the present is used in the if-clause: technically it is incorrect, but usage is usage In any case, my personal preference is for the first conditional here: If you want me to prefer, I'll be happy to pick you up
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Damp locations were the most preferred ones, even though this kind of locale is strictly affected by climatic variations, and such a choice made it necessary to build pile dwellings
- I prefer staying I prefer to stay - WordReference Forums
Hi I prefer staying at home I prefer to stay at home What is the difference between these sentences Can we say The first one is for specific situations ,the second one is general?
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Thanks for your comment Although "referred to in" can be used with a double preposition, my expression may be more understandable for a layman My concept is that language is just for communication, and it can be clearly stated without any confusion, it may be preferable Don't you think so?
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