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Summer3 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

meaning - help!

Please explain the meaning of sentences given below:

I would rather you sold the book.

OR

They would rather you paid them by cash.

Thanks!
  

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would rather = prefer that, with some tense adjustments. I prefer that you sell the book. They prefer that you pay them by cash.

  • would rather = prefer that, with some tense adjustments.
  • I prefer that you sell the book.
  • They prefer that you pay them by cash.
  • CJ
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would rather = prefer that, with some tense adjustments.

I prefer that you sell the book.
They prefer that you pay them by cash.


CJ
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Thanks CalifJim for your help! Emotion: smile
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Please explain to me whats proper

If you had to choose, would you rather she came over or we guys went out.

If you had to choose, would you rather have her come over or have us guys go out.

If you had to choose, would you prefer that she came over or that we guys went out.

If you had to choose, would you prefer that she comes over or that we guys go out.

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