Are these sentences natural? May 3

[musicgold]

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Would you have rather preferred that I finished my task before helping him?

2. Interpol warned of possible retaliatory attacks for / against the killing of Osama.

3. I was taught not to speak with a mouthful.

Thanks,
MG.

 

[Barb_D]

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Would you have rather preferred that I finished my task before helping him?

2. Interpol warned of possible retaliatory attacks for / against the killing of Osama.

3. I was taught not to speak with a mouthful.

Thanks,
MG.

2. retaliation for, I would say
3. ...not to speak with my mouth full.