Share Subjunctive Unreal past Prefernces
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I'd rather you (not wear) my red top to tonight's graduation party
didn't wear
I'd rather you (say) you didn´t want to come. I hate having to drag you places!!
had said
I'd rather you (keep) your mouth shut yesterday. Now everyone knows!
had kept
I would rather (not attend) class yesterday evening It was dull and pointless
not have attended
I'd rather you (not use) such bad language all the time.It only upsets people.
didn't use
Would you rather I (take) over from you at the wheel ?
took
I'd prefer you not to discuss this with anybody (rather)
I would rather you didn't discuss this with anyone
I'd have preferred it if you hadn't raised that difficult point during the morning meeting. (sooner)
I'd sooner you hadn't raised that difficult point during the morning meeting.
I would have preferred to have ended the meeting earlier this morning (rather)
I'd rather have ended the meeting earlier this morning
I would have preferred you to inform me before saying anything. (rather)
I would rather you had informed me before saying anything
