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    The document discusses the use of the phrase "would rather" in sentences. It explains that "would rather" is used as a modal auxiliary verb followed by an infinitive without "to" when the subject is the same for "would rather" and the following verb. However, when the subject is different, "would rather" is followed by a past subjunctive form of the following verb. Some examples are provided to illustrate the different structures. The document also notes that "to prefer" is a synonym of "would rather" but has a slightly more formal tone.

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    The document discusses the use of the phrase "would rather" in sentences. It explains that "would rather" is used as a modal auxiliary verb followed by an infinitive without "to" when the subject is the same for "would rather" and the following verb. However, when the subject is different, "would rather" is followed by a past subjunctive form of the following verb. Some examples are provided to illustrate the different structures. The document also notes that "to prefer" is a synonym of "would rather" but has a slightly more formal tone.

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    The document discusses the use of the phrase "would rather" in sentences. It explains that "would rather" is used as a modal auxiliary verb followed by an infinitive without "to" when the subject is the same for "would rather" and the following verb. However, when the subject is different, "would rather" is followed by a past subjunctive form of the following verb. Some examples are provided to illustrate the different structures. The document also notes that "to prefer" is a synonym of "would rather" but has a slightly more formal tone.

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    EXPLANATION

    Would rather
    I would rather ('I prefer', 'I would prefer') is used as a modal auxiliary verb. It is
    followed by the infinitive (without 'to') when its subject is the same as the subject
    of the next verb. This happens when we talk about what we would prefer to do.
     I would rather (or I'd rather) stay with you. I would prefer to stay with
    you.
     What would you rather do instead? What would you prefer to do
    instead?
     She'd rather not see me. She'd be happier not to see me.
     Wouldn't you rather stay on the beach? Wouldn't you like it better if we
    stayed on the beach?
    Would rather is followed by a past subjunctive when its subject is different than
    the subject of the following verb. This happens when we talk about what we want
    someone else to do. (The past subjunctive is conjugated in the same way as the
    simple past, except for 'to be'.)
     I'd rather (that) you came another time. I'd prefer you to come another
    time.
     She would rather (that) he weren't so angry. She would prefer him to be
    less angry.
     Bruno would rather (that) Icarus didn't stay so late at the office. Bruno
    would be happier if Icarus didn't stay so late at the office.
    Note: The verb to prefer is a synonym of would rather, but has a slightly more
    formal, impersonal tone.

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