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Giving strong advice & expressing preferences

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I don't want to play chess. Let's play poker. I'd...

I'd rather play poker than play chess.

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A: I've got exams next week. B: You´d...

You'd better study for them.

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I don't want to go to France. I'd

I'd rather not go to France.

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A: I've got a toothache. B:

B: You'd better go to the dentist / take some medicine, etc.

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You always lie to me.

I'd rather you told me the truth.

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A: It's my brother's birthday tomorrow. B:

B: You'd better get him a present.

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I want to be a famous musician when I get older. B:

B: You'd better work hard.

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A: Do you want to go out this evening?

B: I'd rather not.

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A: Shall I stay here? B: I'd...

B: I'd rather you came with us.

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A: Would you rather have tea or coffee?

B: Coffee, please.

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A: Shall I tell Ann the news? B: No, I'd...

I'd rather she didn't know.

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A: Shall we go by train?

B: I'd rather drive. / I'd prefer to drive

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I have to meet Ann in ten minutes. I'd...

I'd better go now or I'll be late.

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It might rain. We'd...

We'd better take an umbrella.

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I need some money. I'd...

I'd better go to the bank.

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You want to go out, but you're expecting an important phone call. You say to your friend: (go out) I...

I'd better not go out (yet).

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