Question 39
HardOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
I would rather you ______ the truth now than later.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"I would rather you" is followed by the past form, even when it is about the present or future: "I would rather you told me".
Worth noting
"Tell" is the trap. After "I would rather" and a person, the verb goes into the past form, as it does after "I wish".
- Concept
- The past form after "would rather" + a person
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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