Jun 26, 2008 · 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 …

Mar 7, 2019 · 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.

Mar 3, 2025 · Here, the double perfect (would have preferred + to have taken) can be seen as redundant in many contexts but may add emphasis. Again, context determines whether this construction is the …

Sep 24, 2013 · 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 …

May 20, 2021 · I preferred the original version of that movie. I prefer the original version of that movie. Are these two sentences pronounced the same in American English?

Jul 12, 2013 · 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 …

Nov 23, 2009 · Hi there, I am looking to translate the sentence : "Preferred method of contact". This is the section of a survey to clients so we can know if they would like us to email them, call them, mail …

May 26, 2022 · The "correct" version of your options is (3), but perhaps more likely is "I would have preferred you to have come earlier". I am not sure how many people would actually say either of …

Oct 29, 2007 · I wouldn't say "I preferred to stay at home to watch TV" because I don't like repeating 'to' with different meanings -- the first being the infinitive 'to' and the equivalent to "in order to", …

Apr 27, 2020 · Hi, I would please ask you which of the options in bold is correct: In addition to the role of X (which I consider my first choice/preferred choice/first option/preferred option), I am happy to …