USES OF WOULD

USES OF WOULD

GRAMMAR 1

"Would" /ˈwʊd/ is a modal verb in English, and it's used in a few different ways: - Conditional Statements - Polite Requests or Offers - Habitual Actions in the Past - Indirect Speech

Conditional Statements Conditional sentences with "would" are divided into different types according to the probability that the condition will be fulfilled and the result will happen. There are zero, first, second, and third conditionals. However, the word "would" is only used in the second and third conditionals.

2 Conditional It is used for hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future. The condition is unlikely or impossible, and the result is hypothetical. If I had more money, I would travel the world. If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house. I would make education free if I were President.

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Polite Requests or Offers When using "would" for polite requests or offers, it's important to consider the tone and context. "Would" softens the request or offer, making it more polite and less direct.

Request: - Would you mind opening the window? - Would you please pass me the salt? - Would you be so kind as to lend me your pen? - Would you mind turning down the volume a bit? Offer: - Would you like some tea? - Would you like a piece of cake? - Would you care for some help with your bags? - Would you like me to call you a taxi?

Choose whether the following sentences are polite request or polite offers for the following sentences.

1. Would you mind closing the door behind you?
2. Would you please send me the report by the end of the day?
3. Would you like me to make you a cup of coffee?
4. Would you like a ride to the airport tomorrow?
5. Would you like me to walk your dog while you're away?
6. Would you be so kind as to lend me your umbrella?
7. Would you mind holding the elevator for me?
8. Would you like me to help you with your homework?

Habitual Actions in the Past When "would" is used to talk about habitual actions in the past, it's often interchangeable with "used to." These actions happened repeatedly or regularly in the past.

• Every summer, we would go to the beach for a week.
• Every summer, we used to go to the beach for a week.

• After school, we would play soccer in the park.

• After school, we used to play soccer in the park.

• My dad would always read me a story before bed.

• My dad used to always read me a story before bed.

Indirect Speech In reported speech, "would" is often used to convey what someone said or thought in a polite or indirect manner. It's commonly used in reported statements and reported thoughts.

1. She told me she would call me later.
2. He said he would finish the project by tomorrow.
3. Sarah mentioned that she would bring some snacks to the picnic.
4. They promised they would help us move to our new house.
5. He suggested he would buy a new car next year.
6. She admitted she would have to work overtime to meet the deadline.
7. They mentioned they would like to visit Europe someday.
8. He explained that he would prefer to stay home rather than go out.
9. She confessed she would feel nervous before giving a presentation.
10. He suggested he would consider taking up a new hobby.

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