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  1. 10-Apr-2006, 20:43 #1
    Fofie
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    Default Re: "Couldn't / wouldn't be able to" and more

    Hi,
    What tense follows the expression "I would rather you..."
    Thanks.
    Umaru
  2. 11-Apr-2006, 00:57 #2
    MrPedantic
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    Default Re: "Rather"

    Hello Fofie, welcome to UE!

    Here are some examples. See if you can work out which tense it is:

    1. I would rather you didn't do that.
    2. I would rather you weren't so importunate.
    3. I would rather you took your own car.
    4. I would rather you did the shopping on Sunday.

    MrP
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