TELEVISION

“Prefer” means “to choose” in the dictionary. In this unit, you can use this pattern when talking about your favorite or preferred TV programs or movies.

When used with nouns:
I have a preference for horror films.
She has a preference for animations.
We have a preference for cartoons.

When used with verbs:
Add the “-ing” suffix to the verb.
I prefer watching horror films.
She prefers watching animations.
We prefer watching cartoons.

When indicating a preference between two things:
Insert “to” between the two options.
I prefer horror films to action films.
I prefer watching horror films to watching action films.
He prefers news to documentaries.
He prefers watching news to watching documentaries.

Other sentence patterns related to the “Television” unit:

• Do you fancy watching a science fiction film?
  • Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
• What is your favorite TV program?
  • My favorite TV program is a Quiz Show.
• He isn’t very keen on documentaries.
  • We aren’t very keen on cartoons.
• What is it about?
  • It is about wildlife.
• Do you like cartoons?
  • Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
• Does your mother like soap operas?
  • Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.