Hypothetical constructions

WOULD RATHER
prezentare

SUBIECTE DIFERITE + Past Simple pentru actiuni referitoare la prezent

Situatie: My daughter doesnt help me with the housework. I would rather (Id rather) she helped me. Situatie: He watches TV all day long. His wife would rather he didnt watch TV all day long and help her a little.

SUBIECTE DIFERITE + Past Perfect pentru actiuni referitoare la trecut

Situatie: Her friend didnt arrive on time and they were late at the party. She would rather her friend had arrived on time. Situatie: Jenny got a poor mark and her mother was very angry. Jennys mother would rather her daughter had learned more.

SUBIECTE DIFERITE

+ would + Verb pentru actiuni dezirabile in viitor

Situatie: Do you want me to bring that book next week? I would rather (Id rather) you would bring it tomorrow. Situatie: Can I use your dictionary for the next English lesson,please? I would rather (Id rather) you would buy your own dictionary.

ACELEASI SUBIECTE

+ Verb cu referire la actiuni prezente

Situatie: My mother wants me to help her. Id rather read a magazine than cook. Situatie: His brother doesnt like football so much. His brother would rather play tennis.

ACELEASI SUBIECTE

+ Present Perfect cu referire la actiuni trecute

Situatie: She didnt like watching that film. She would rather (shed rather) have walked in the park because the weather was fine. Situatie: I was so sick during the journey by car. Id rather have travelled by train.