23.I don't think he meant to hurt you yesterday. I would rather he ________ . 
A.didn't say that  B.don't say that 
C.doesn't say that D.hadn't said that 
24.During the scientific experiment, Mr. Chen carefully poured the water into the tube, with my classmates _______ beside to see what would happen. 
A.were standing B.stood
C.standing      D.to stand