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I have a question.
There are three sentences below, and I think there are nuances between them. What are the differences?
① I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.
② I would prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.
③ I would rather drink tea than coffee.
Thank you so much for your help :)
Jan 14, 2025 5:29 PM
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1. I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.
* General and factual preference.
2. I would prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.
* Polite and situational preference.
3. I would rather drink tea than coffee.
* Casual and immediate preference.
January 14, 2025
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