Choose the correct option.
Correct answer: D. I would rather they did something about it instead of just talking about it.
- A. I would rather they do something about it instead of just talking about it.
- B. I would rather they did something about it instead of just to talk about it.
- C. I would rather they should do something about it instead of just talking about it.
- D. I would rather they did something about it instead of just talking about it.
Explanation
This sentence is correct. It uses "did" after "I would rather," which is the correct form to express a preference for a present or future action. Therefore, the correct sentence is: I would rather they did something about it instead of just talking about it.
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