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What are uses of would?

The Many Uses of ‘Would’ in Everyday Speech, Part 1

Uses of ‘Would’	Example
Reported speech	Anita said that she would bring the drinks.
Present unreal conditionals (imaginary situations)	I would move to Japan if I spoke Japanese.
Repeated past actions	When I was little, I would play hopscotch with my friends.

Would and used to examples?

Used to and would are both use to describe something that happened regularly in the past but doesn’t happen any longer, as shown in the following two sentences about quitting smoking: I used to smoke, but I quit last year. Whenever I craved a cigarette, I would chew gum instead.

What is the function of should?

The modal verb should is used to politely express obligations or duties; to ask for or issue advice, suggestions, and recommendations; to describe an expectation; to create conditional sentences; and to express surprise.

Would what kind of modals?

modal verb
“Would” is a modal verb most commonly used to create conditional verb forms. It also serves as the past form of the modal verb “will.” Additionally, “would” can indicate repetition in the past.

Where is could used?

We use could to show that something is possible, but not certain: They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) They could be at home.

What is the different between could and would?

Could is used to say that an action or event is possible. Would is used to talk about a possible or imagined situation, and is often used when that possible situation is not going to happen.

Should have uses?

Should have means that something did not happen, but we wish it had happened. We use should have to talk about past mistakes. A worried mother might say: “I was so worried about you.

Could is used to express?

‘Could’ is used to express: possibility, past ability, and to make suggestions and requests. ‘Could’ is also used in conditional sentences as the conditional form of ‘can’.

How do you use ‘should’ and ‘would’?

English grammar help: how to use ‘should’, ‘would’ and ‘could’. ‘Should’, ‘would’ and ‘could’ are auxiliary verbs that can sometimes get confusing. They are the past tense of ‘shall’, ‘will’ and ‘can’ but are also used in other situations. ‘Should’ can be used: Examples: “He should be bringing Jennifer with him. Examples: Examples:

What is the difference between could would would and should?

Could, would, and should are all used to talk about possible events or situations, but each one tells us something different. Could is used to say that an action or event is possible. Would is used to talk about a possible or imagined situation, and is often used when that possible situation is not going to happen.

What is an example of could and can?

Examples: Using the word ‘could’ to respond to the requests we made in the last example would suggest that you could do it, but you might not really want to. If you agree to the request, then you use the word ‘can’. Examples:

How do you use should in a sentence?

Should is used to say that something is the proper or best thing to do, or to say that someone ought to do something or must do something. Adam could visit us on Monday. This tells us that it is possible Adam will visit on Monday, maybe he can visit us, but maybe he has other options, too. Visiting us is one possibility.

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