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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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?

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, …

Oct 27, 2019 · Because, from the point of view of the speaker, he is referring to a past action (being given tea), albeit recent, so the past perfect tense is used. So, the full meaning is "I …

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 …

May 19, 2015 · Hola Everyone, I'm creating a bi-lingual sign-up sheet for volunteers to write down their contact information. I'd like to have a column that asks which language they'd preferred to …