This flashcard teaches how to express a wish for someone else to do or not do something in the present or future using the structure 'I'd rather you didn't'.
This flashcard demonstrates how to express a preference or desire for someone else's action in the present or future using the construction 'I'd rather you didn't' or 'I'd rather you wouldn't'.
| Task | Express the idea when you want someone to do something in the present or future: I don't want you to to meet him anymore. |
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| Answer | 2 |
| a | I'd rather you hadn't met him anymore. |
| b | I'd rather you didn't meet him anymore. |
| c | I wish you met him anymore. |
| d | I wish you hadn't met him anymore. |
| comment | When we need to express the idea when you want someone to do something in the present or future we usually use the construction [would rather + subject + Past Simple]. Other answers do not relate to the meaning. |
| topic | exprssing hypothetical meaninig |
| level | 2 |
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