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I´d rather you… , I´d prefer you to…
- agosto 2, 2012
- Posted by: Tania
- Category: 2 Minute Lessons Confusing Verbs Grammar News
In English in order to express a preference for something we can use I´d rather (=I would rather):
Subject + would rather + subject + past tense
I´d rather you didn´t tell my parents I am having a party on Saturday.
I´d rather we went to Cádiz, but my mom wants to go to Mallorca.
You can also express a preference for something using I´d prefer (I would prefer):
Subject + would prefer + object + to + infinitive
I´d prefer you not to tell my parents I am having a party on Saturday
I´d prefer us to go to Cádiz, but my mom wants to go to Mallorca.
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Very great post. thank you!