I've heard that it is grammatically incorrect to use a gerund after would prefer, for example, you say "I'd prefer to walk" not "I'd prefer walking".
But I'm almost sure that I have heard a sentence like "I'd prefer walking to driving".
I was wondering if it is because in the former there is only one option, whereas in the latter there are two options and you are comparing two things.
I know we can use a gerund after prefer, as in "I prefer driving." Is it also possible to use it after would prefer, and say "I'd prefer driving"?
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Best Answer
You can use gerunds if you're using would in a conditional statement, e.g.
But if you're just making a general statement about your preferences, would prefer is normally followed by a verb.