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2021.08.15 20:27

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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  • mofij kutub 2021.08.15 20:30

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    Thanks. It's helpful for me
  • The_good_dude 2021.08.15 20:31

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    I dont get the second example. Whats its meaning?
  • Navidof 2021.08.15 20:31

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    Is that informal? Can I use would rather in an academic essay?
  • Mijail 2021.08.15 20:31

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    Thanks, its good to know
  • Margarita R. 2021.08.15 20:32

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    Thanks!
  • Hossein ibus 2021.08.15 20:38

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    Usefull😊
  • 호니야 2021.08.15 20:54

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    great info N you made grammar way too easy thx 😊
  • ramon 2021.08.15 21:04

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    Thanks!!!!
  • Lucky 王乐乐 2021.08.15 21:17

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    @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.
  • Lucky 王乐乐 2021.08.15 21:19

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    @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
  • The_good_dude 2021.08.16 00:37

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    Got it but how would you say it in spanish?
  • Lucky 王乐乐 2021.08.16 02:05

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    @The_good_dude I have no idea lol
  • Helmut 2021.08.16 15:00

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

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