There are several sentence patterns that can be used to talk about preferences.  One of the most common uses the sentence structure (sentence frame) below.

I like _________ better than __________ because __________.

I could use the above sentence frame to respond to the following...

Gazing (1) out the window to catch a glimpse (2) of a yard teeming (3) with straight rows of fresh vegetables or beds of flowers blooming with bright colors is something many of us long for (4) at our own homes. And, it's not only the beauty or easy access to fresh vegetables...

What do you do when facing a difficult problem or a seemingly (1) insurmountable (2) challenge? Do you crumple (3) on the floor in defeat, or do you stand up tall, ready to come up with a game plan (4) and a list of steps to tackle (5) the situation head-on (6)?  If you are ever...