Grammar rule #2

After “would rather” , use an infinitive (without

to) or a past tense, not a present tense.

I'd rather stay at home this evening. (NOT I'd rather to stay at home...)

I would rather you paid me in cash. (NOT I would rather you pay me in cash.)

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mofij kutub 2021.08.15 20:30

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Thanks. It's helpful for me
The_good_dude 2021.08.15 20:31

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I dont get the second example. Whats its meaning?
Navidof 2021.08.15 20:31

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Is that informal? Can I use would rather in an academic essay?
Mijail 2021.08.15 20:31

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Thanks, its good to know
Margarita R. 2021.08.15 20:32

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Thanks!
Hossein ibus 2021.08.15 20:38

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Usefull😊
호니야 2021.08.15 20:54

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great info N you made grammar way too easy thx 😊
ramon 2021.08.15 21:04

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Thanks!!!!
BRB 2021.08.15 21:17

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@The_good_dude the second sentence is in a present and past tense form. We should not use a present tense form. So that’s why “pay “ is incorrect and paid (past tense ) is correct.
BRB 2021.08.15 21:19

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@Navidof I don’t see why you cant use it in certain parts of your academic paper especially if you want to give an opinion about something
The_good_dude 2021.08.16 00:37

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Got it but how would you say it in spanish?
BRB 2021.08.16 02:05

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KM

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@The_good_dude I have no idea lol
Helmut 2021.08.16 15:00

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Hmm, Is this correct? I'd rather you asked me not. Thank you for your grammar lessons.