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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 62

Question 62

Tenses

F: Can I clean this old engine in the sitting room?
T: I would rather________ it in the garage.

  1. A.you cleaned
  2. B.you are cleaning
  3. C.you clean
  4. D.you will clean
  5. E.didn't clean.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (you cleaned)

Explanation

After 'would rather' + another person, we use the past tense for a present or future wish: 'I would rather you cleaned it'.