I'd rather you.... smoking.

[mohammedabo]

I'd rather you.... smoking. stop
to stop
stopping
stopped
My answer is stopped because after would rather we use past simple.If we use stop here, would it be wrong?

 

[GoesStation]

Yes. Only "stopped" is correct. Remember to put a space after every period ("full stop" in British English).

 

[TheParser]

If we use stop here, would it be wrong?

NOT A TEACHER

Mohammedabo, I checked the Web and found a thread posted at this website in 2006. I think that you will find it very informative, as I did. When you get time, I suggest that you google these words: Thread: I would rather you go/went tomorrow.

P.S. Excuse me, but I do not know how to link.

Moderator's edit: [link]

I thank Rover very much for the link.

 

[Tarheel]

I'd rather you.... smoking.
stop
to stop
stopping
stopped
My answer is stopped because after would rather we use past simple.If we use stop here, would it be wrong?

I think that's the way it's supposed to line up. Are you focusing on British English?

 

[mohammedabo]

I think that's the way it's supposed to line up. Are you focusing on British English?

I am focusing on both American and British English.

 

[Tdol]

Are you asking the person to quit smoking or to refrain from smoking?