They/them

The second is usually said in the past tense.

I would rather they played the Grizzlies.

Also

I would rather see them play the Grizzlies.

Hello:

May I add a few words to Ivanhr's excellent answer?

(We non-experts have been warned to check our books before posting. I have done so. Therefore, I think these comments are accurate.)

(1) In your sentence, there is actually the word "that." It is true, however, that native speakers usually do not use it. But in the future, you may wish to mentally add the word "

James MHello:May I add a few words to Ivanhr's excellent answer?(We non-experts have been warned to check our books before posting. I have done so. Therefore, I think these comments are accurate.)(1) In your sentence, there is actually the word "that." It is true, however, that native speakers usually do not use it. But in the future, you may wish to mentally add the word

Thank you for your kind note. Hopefully, one of the experts will soon answer you. If they don't, then I shall be delighted to share what I have learned. (Pardon this late reply. I am subjected to moderation.)

I see that you have posted this question in a new thread. Excellent move. And you received an excellent answer from MalRey.

I am delighted to share my research with you. Please remember if any in-house expert disagrees with my comments, you must believe him/her, not me!

1) Most books realize that students want clear rules. So most books tell us that when "you want som