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The document discusses the expression "would rather" which means "would prefer" in English. It provides examples of how "would rather" is used with one or two subjects in the present/future and past tenses. When used with one subject, it takes the bare infinitive form, and when used with two subjects it takes the past simple or past perfect form depending on the tense. The document also notes that "would rather" expresses preference, whereas "had better" expresses obligation or advice. It provides exercises translating sentences using "would rather" and "had better" into Ukrainian and providing responses using these expressions.

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Would Rather

The document discusses the expression "would rather" which means "would prefer" in English. It provides examples of how "would rather" is used with one or two subjects in the present/future and past tenses. When used with one subject, it takes the bare infinitive form, and when used with two subjects it takes the past simple or past perfect form depending on the tense. The document also notes that "would rather" expresses preference, whereas "had better" expresses obligation or advice. It provides exercises translating sentences using "would rather" and "had better" into Ukrainian and providing responses using these expressions.

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The expression WOULD RATHER means “would prefer to” – радше / краще /

скоріше зробив би, було б краще якби.

 I'd rather die than ask him for his autograph.


 Wouldn't you rather be liked than feared?
 We'd rather you didn't help us, actually.
 I'd rather you came tomorrow than today.
 Shall I open a window? – I'd rather you didn't.
 I'd rather you hadn't invited your friend to the party.
 I’d rather have seen it at the cinema than on DVD. (I saw the film on
DVD.)
 She’d much rather they didn’t know about what had happened.
 Would you rather I wasn’t honest with you?
 I’d rather you hadn’t rung me at work.
 I’d much rather make a phone call than send an email.
 Do you want to go for a coffee? - I’d rather not, if you don’t mind.

1 subject 2 subjects
Present /
Future
Past Simple
bare infinitive
Past

bare infinitive (perfect form) Past Perfect

1 subject 2 subjects
Present / I'd rather do it now. I'd rather you did it now.
Future I'd rather not do it now. I'd rather you didn't do it now.
Past I'd rather have done it yesterday. I'd rather you had done it yesterday.
I'd rather not have done it I'd rather you hadn't done it
yesterday. yesterday.
bare infinitive Past Simple / Past Perfect

3.6.4. Would rather (=would prefer) is not the same as HAD BETTER (= should).
Compare:
 I suppose I'd better clean the windows, but I'd rather watch TV.

Ex. 1. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.


1. I’m sure they’d much rather have some sandwiches to eat on the way.
2. She’s not at all musical. She’d much rather see a good film.
3. She hates to be in people’s way. Of course she’d much rather stay at a hotel.
4. Would you rather stay at home tonight?
5. The weather is so fine. I’d rather walk at least part of the way.
6. I’d rather not have any lunch today.
7. There are two dresses. Which of them would you rather put on?

Ex. 2. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.


1. You had better not tell her about it.
2. I think I had better go to bed.
3. They had better try their luck another time.
4. We had better start at once.
5. You had better take a couple of pills and try to sleep.
6. She had better see a doctor about it.
7. You had better go by bus.

Ex. 3. A) Give advice according to the model.


MODEL: 1. I think he is losing weight. – (to smoke).
He’d better not smoke so much.

2. Should I take her along? – (not).


You’d better not.

1. The dress is too short for her. – (to let it out a little).
2. The wind is getting fresher. – (to steer to the shore).
3. The evenings are cool here. – (to wear a sweater).
4. It certainly looks like rain and plenty of it. – (to give up that walk).
5. He’s been working at it since lunch. – (to take a rest).
6. I wonder if I should let him go. – (not).
7. Do you think I should ask him too? – (not).
8. What’s wrong with this stew? It doesn’t taste right. – (to add some butter and
cook it a little longer).
9. Oh, how my feet hurt! – (not to wear high heels when shopping).

B) Express a preference according to the model.


MODEL: 1. We’re going to the cinema. Are you coming? – (not).
I’d rather not.

2. Shall we take a taxi? – (to walk).


I’d rather walk.
1. Let’s go and have lunch now! – (to stay here a little longer).
2. Do you want a glass of beer? – (to have coffee).
3. Do you want to take the children along? – (not).
4. What do you want to do tonight? – (to go to the theatre).
5. Do you want to stay or go? – (to stay).
6. Do you want to speak to her now? – (not).
7. Let’s go and play! – (to sit in the shade and watch).
8. Will you dance? – (not).
9. Would you like a piece of cake with your coffee? – (to have some bread and
butter).
10. Do you ask her too? – (not).

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