To show disappointment with something someone did in the past, the structure 'would rather + subject + Past Perfect' is used.
Para mostrar decepción con lo que alguien hizo en el pasado, se usa la estructura 'would rather + subject + Past Perfect'.
| Task | Express disappointment with what somebody did in the past: Sandra moved to Paris a year ago. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 4 |
| a | If only Sandra moved to Paris a year ago. |
| b | I wish Sandra moved to Paris a year ago. |
| c | I'd rather Sandra didn't move to Paris a year ago. |
| d | I'd rather Sandra hadn't moved to Paris a year ago. |
| comment | When we need to show disappointment with what somebody did in the past we often use a construction [would rather + subject + Past Perfect]. Other answers do not relate to the meaning. |
| topic | exprssing hypothetical meaninig |
| level | 2 |
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