trying to understand the meaning !

lyfen · #1 27-Nov-2005, 16:49

Hi, could you explain to me the meaning of this sentence " I 'd rather not have bought that makes as i have had nothing but trouble with it" what 's the meaning of the word "makes"? what's its suject ? thanks you !

mykwyner · #2 27-Nov-2005, 22:30

In American English make can mean brand, as in What make of car do you drive?.

Casiopea · #3 28-Nov-2005, 01:21

Quote:

"I'd rather not have bought that make as I have had nothing but trouble with it."

What's the subject?

The subjects are "I" (of "I'd") and "I" (of "I have had").

The main verb phrases are underlined:

Main clause: I would rather not have bought that make/brand
Subordinate clause: as I have had nothing but trouble with it.

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