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Meaning

Which do you like better‘ can be used to ask about someone’s preference for something. 

Today’s Sentences

01

Which do you like better, winter or summer?

Situation 1

I can’t wait to go to the beach.

Really?
I thought you enjoyed winter more.

Which do you like better, winter or summer?

Definitely summer for me.

Situation 2

Which do you like better, winter or summer?

I love winter.

Why?

I love the snow and going on ski trips.

02

Which do you like better, soccer or baseball?

Situation 1

I’m always out playing on the weekends.

What do you play?

I’m usually playing soccer or baseball.

Which do you like better, soccer or baseball?

Situation 2

Which do you like better, soccer or baseball?

I’m a soccer fan.

Which is your favorite team?

I’m a big Manchester United fan.

03

Which do you like better, pancakes or eggs?

Situation 1

Which do you like better, pancakes or eggs?

I think I like pancakes better.

Really?

I have such a sweet tooth.

Situation 2

Which do you like better, pancakes or eggs?

Why do you ask?

I’m trying to plan breakfast this week.

I think I prefer eggs.

04

Which do you like better, television or movies?

Situation 1

What should we watch?

Which do you like better, tv shows or movies?

I think I like tv shows better.

I agree, they don’t make movies like they used to.

Situation 2

Which do you like better, tv shows or movies?

Movies.
Why?

Just wondering what we should watch later.

I can’t stand to binge watch tv shows anymore.

05

Which do you like better, eating in or eating out?

Situation 1

I’m so hungry right now.

Which do you like better, eating in or eating out?

I think I like eating out.

Really?
I sort of like eating at home.

Situation 2

Which do you like better, eating in or eating out?

I actually prefer eating in.

Me too.
I think cooking is much healthier than eating out.

Definitely. 

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