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Grammar rule #2

After “would rather” , use an infinitive (without

to) or a past tense, not a present tense.

I'd rather stay at home this evening. (NOT I'd rather to stay at home...)

I would rather you paid me in cash. (NOT I would rather you pay me in cash.)

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  • Helmut Lifetime VIP

    Hmm, Is this correct? I'd rather you asked me not. Thank you for your grammar lessons.

  • Lucky 王乐乐 Lifetime VIP

    @The_good_dude I have no idea lol

  • The_good_dude

    Got it but how would you say it in spanish?

  • Lucky 王乐乐 Lifetime VIP

    @Navidof I don’t see why you cant use it in certain parts of your academic paper especially if you want to give an opinion about something

  • Lucky 王乐乐 Lifetime VIP

    @The_good_dude the second sentence is in a present and past tense form. We should not use a present tense form. So that’s why “pay “ is incorrect and paid (past tense ) is correct.

  • ramon

    Thanks!!!!

  • 호니야

    great info N you made grammar way too easy thx 😊

  • Hossein

    Usefull😊

  • Margarita R.

    Thanks!

  • Mijail

    Thanks, its good to know

  • Navidof

    Is that informal? Can I use would rather in an academic essay?

  • The_good_dude

    I dont get the second example. Whats its meaning?

  • mofij kutub

    Thanks. It's helpful for me

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