The document discusses the use of "would rather" and "if only" to talk about past and present preferences and regrets. "Would rather" followed by the past tense is used to talk about wanting someone to do or not do something. "Would rather" plus the past perfect tense expresses preference about a past action. "If only" expresses regret about something in the past or present that cannot be changed. It can be used to talk about wishing for different past or present circumstances.
The document discusses the use of "would rather" and "if only" to talk about past and present preferences and regrets. "Would rather" followed by the past tense is used to talk about wanting someone to do or not do something. "Would rather" plus the past perfect tense expresses preference about a past action. "If only" expresses regret about something in the past or present that cannot be changed. It can be used to talk about wishing for different past or present circumstances.
The document discusses the use of "would rather" and "if only" to talk about past and present preferences and regrets. "Would rather" followed by the past tense is used to talk about wanting someone to do or not do something. "Would rather" plus the past perfect tense expresses preference about a past action. "If only" expresses regret about something in the past or present that cannot be changed. It can be used to talk about wishing for different past or present circumstances.