Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
Her mother said to her 'I ...... the dinner now?
A
would rather you cooked
B
would rather you cook
C
would rather you not cooked
D
would rather have you cooked
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "would rather" is followed by the past tense when expressing a preference for another person's actions. In this case, the mother expresses a preference for her daughter to cook dinner. A hypothetical situation is expressed here, as the mother is saying what she would prefer. As a result, the past tense is used. The sentence therefore, would read:
"I would rather you cooked the dinner now."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10708)