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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Would rather that

1. I would rather you told me the truth.
2. I would rather you tell me the truth.

I'd like to know the difference between #1 and #2.
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

Top answer

The first sentence is correct. The second is incorrect.

— Tamguatlay

  • The first sentence is correct.
  • The second is incorrect.
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The first sentence is correct. The second is incorrect.
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Thank you, tamguatlay, for your so very kind answer. Emotion: smile
Then I was wondering why people say #2.
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park sang joonThank you, tamguatlay, for your so very kind answer. Then I was wondering why people say #2.
I would rather tell the truth. BUT
I would rather you told the truth. ( Notice there is a change of subject.)
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Thank you, tamguatlay, for your continuing support. Emotion: smile
Then I was wondering if you haven't heard the likes of "I would rather you
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I have never seen or heard that sentence.
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