April 26, 2020
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I wish it were summer all the year.
I'm worried that I'll be late for class so I like to leave in plenty of time.
It's a shame that we met with Lisa only once while I was in Astana. I'd like to have seen her again.
I prefer walking to going by bus.
I prefer to stay at home rather than go somewhere.
My classmates are looking forward to going on summer vacation.
It felt strange at the beginning but then I got used to working on a laptop.
I’m used to staying at home so it isn't a problem for me.
I used to drink a lot of tea. Now I prefer chicory.
-ing vs to ... examples
I wish it were summer all the year.
I'm worriedy that I'll be late for class so I like to leave inwith plenty of time.
You seem to be describing this as a regular thing, so you should use the present indicative, rather than the present progressive (which describes a particular moment, rather than a habit).
It's a shame that we met with Lisa only once while I was in Astana.
I'd have liked to have seen her again.
Based on the last sentence, this is describing the past, rather than a completely hypothetical condition or the future, so you need to use the conditional perfect.
I prefer walking to going by bus.
I prefer to stay at home rather than go somewhere.
For comparisons, the gerund is more appropriate.
My classmates are looking forward to going on summer vacation.
It felt strange at the beginning, but then I got used to working on a laptop.
I’m used to staying at home, so it isn't a problem for me.
I used to drink a lot of tea.
Now I prefer chicory.
-ing vs to ... examples
I wish it were summer all the year.
I'm worried that I'll be late for class so I would like to leave in plenty of time.
It's a shame that we met with Lisa only once while I was in Astana.
I'd like to have seen her again.
I prefer walking to going by bus.
I prefer to stay at home rather than to go somewhere.
I think the way you wrote it could also be correct. I've heard it been said both ways.
My classmates are looking forward to going on summer vacation.
It felt strange at the beginning, but then I got used to working on a laptop.
I’m used to staying at home, so it isn't a problem for me.
I used to drink a lot of tea.
Now, I prefer chicory.
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I'm worried that I'll be late for class so I like to leave in plenty of time. I'm worried that I'll be late for class so I would like to leave in plenty of time. I You seem to be describing this as a regular thing, so you should use the present indicative, rather than the present progressive (which describes a particular moment, rather than a habit). |
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It's a shame that we met with Lisa only once while I was in Astana. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I'd like to have seen her again. This sentence has been marked as perfect! I'd have liked to have seen her again. Based on the last sentence, this is describing the past, rather than a completely hypothetical condition or the future, so you need to use the conditional perfect. |
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I prefer walking to going by bus. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I prefer to stay at home rather than go somewhere. I prefer to stay at home rather than to go somewhere. I think the way you wrote it could also be correct. I've heard it been said both ways. I prefer to stay at home rather For comparisons, the gerund is more appropriate. |
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My classmates are looking forward to going on summer vacation. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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It felt strange at the beginning but then I got used to working on a laptop. It felt strange at the beginning, but then I got used to working on a laptop. It felt strange at the beginning, but then I got used to working on a laptop. |
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I’m used to staying at home so it isn't a problem for me. I’m used to staying at home, so it isn't a problem for me. I’m used to staying at home, so it isn't a problem for me. |
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I used to drink a lot of tea. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Now I prefer chicory. Now, I prefer chicory. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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