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puzzle
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 Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject: would rather not, needn't |
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Dear teachers,
Can you help me with the following exercise?
—Shall I turn on the television?
—No，I ________ watch it now. I want to go to bed.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t C. would rather not D. might not
The answer given is A, but I prefer C. Which is right ?
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IanT
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Location: Spain
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| Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:54 am Post subject: |
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I prefer C too!
Though the full version with would sounds a bit formal. I'd rather not is more normal.
Shouldn't suggests that the person wants to watch TV, but is not allowing his/herself to do so.
Both are normal native speech. I wouldn't say one is more correct.
Best wishes,
Ian
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