【经典考例】The old man prefers to ______ at home rather than ______ to have a picnic.
A.staying；going
B.stay；going
C.stay；go
D.staying；go

C
【解析】考查非谓语动词的用法。动词 prefer 意思是“更喜欢”,常用固定用法：“prefer + 动词-ing + to + 动词-ing”的意思是“比起……更喜欢……”；“prefer + to + 动词原形 + rather than + 动词原形”的意思是“宁愿……而不愿……”。根据句意“这个老人宁愿待在家,也不愿意去野餐”可知,应选 C。

Ⅰ. 根据所给的汉语提示完成句子。
1. Could you tell me the (重量)of the elephant?
2. We are in (一致)with their decision.
3. Something is wrong with my (肩膀). I need to see a doctor.
4. She (点头)to show that she agreed with me.
5. David was very sad because he (使失望)his parents and teachers.

1. weight
2. agreement
3. shoulder
4. nodded
5. disappointed