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Thanks3 Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

"would rather that ~ "?

Q1. Do you say this kind of sentence? "I would rather (that) you did it today."

Is it correct? If so, what's the meaning of it?


Q2. "I would rather (that) you be my brother."

Is it correct, too? If so, whtat's the meaning of it?

  

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thanks3 Do you say this kind of sentence? " thanks3 If so, what's the meaning of it? That thing you intend to do tomorrow or later—it would please me more if you could do it today.

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  • thanks3 Do you say this kind of sentence?
  • " thanks3 If so, what's the meaning of it?
  • That thing you intend to do tomorrow or later—it would please me more if you could do it today.
  • " This does not make sense to me.
  • Being a brother is not something you can choose to do.
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thanks3Do you say this kind of sentence? "I would rather (that) you did it today."

I'd leave out "that": "I'd rather you did it today." I would probably use the subjunctive, being an American: "I'd rather you do it today."

thanks3If so, what's the meaning of it?

That thing you intend to do tomorrow or later—it woul

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