Thức giả thiết hiện tại:
S1 + would rather that + S2 + [verb in simple form] …
VD:I would rather that you call me tomorrow.
Quá khứ giả thiết:
S1 + would rather that + S2 + [verb in simple past tense] …
VD:Henry would rather that his girlfriend worked in the same department as he does.
Quá khứ hoàn thành giả thiết:
S1 + would rather that + S2 + past perfect …
VD:Bob would rather that Jill had gone to class yesterday.