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.

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?

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 …

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 …

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", …

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 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 be …

Jan 16, 2024 · 2. I would have preferred that you did not come. 3. I would have preferred that you had not come. 4. I wish you hadn't come. 5. I'd rather you hadn't come. Number 1 is subjunctive, which is …

Oct 13, 2004 · Which is correct? Are both suddenly OK to use? I would always use focusing, but my computer does not correct focussing. Is this something that has crept in from American English or …