1. They would not prefer (learn) it from the newspaper.
2. She would rather I (lie) to her than (tell) the truth.
3. My sister prefers (magazines) to (newspapers).
4. I would rather they (leave) me alone than everyone (lecture) me on what to do.
5. We would prefer you (stay) here for the night rather than (feel) worried about whether or not you found an accommodation.
6. Any doctor would prefer patients (come) on time rather than they (be) late.
7. My boss would rather (pay) me for overtime than (hire) one more secretary.
8. To tell the truth, I would rather he (pay) me for overtime than (hire) one more secretary, too.
9. She has always preferred (mountains) to (beaches).