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JungKim Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
I'd rather (that)...than that...
(1) I'd rather (that) he hired a taxi than that he drove my car.
At the bottom of page 952, the CGEL says the first that is optional, but the second one is obligatory in (1):
Q1. Do you agree?
Q2. Can I use bare infinitive froms "hire" and "drive" instead?
At the bottom of page 952, the CGEL says the first that is optional, but the second one is obligatory in (1):
Q1. Do you agree?
Q2. Can I use bare infinitive froms "hire" and "drive" instead?
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