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Sft M Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

correction

I would rather want to be a scientist.

Is that correct?
  

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No, it is not. " That means I would prefer to be a scientist. "

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No, it is not.

Say:
"I would rather be a scientist." That means I would prefer to be a scientist.
or
"I want to be a scientist."
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That means it is wrong to use a verb after "rather"?
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sft M That means it is wrong to use a verb after "rather"?
No, it doesn't

I rather liked the food last night.

I would rather walk than drive.

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if "I would rather prefer to be a scientist" is correct then why not "I would rather want to be a scientist"?
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sft M If "I would rather prefer to be a scientist" is correct
Not it's not!
Say "I would rather" or "I would prefer" but not "I would rather prefer."
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Ohh! now it is clear to me. Thank you! Emotion: smile
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