Share C21, UNIT 2.2: USES OF WOULD
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I would always ride my bike to school. What is the purpose of *would*?
reported speech
willingness
opinion/judgment
past habit
Would you mind helping me with this? What is the purpose of *would*?
polite request
willingness
reported speech
opinion/judgment
I would say he's a bit shy. What is the purpose of *would*?
opinion/judgment
polite request
willingness
past habit
He promised he would be there. What is the purpose of *would*?
reported speech
opinion/judgment
past habit
polite request
The engine wouldn't start again. What is the purpose of *would*?
willingness
reported speech
polite request
opinion/judgment
Would you be able to stay late tonight? What is the purpose of *would*?
opinion/judgment
polite request
past habit
reported speech
I would imagine she's tired. What is the purpose of *would*?
polite request
past habit
opinion/judgment
willingness
She said she would arrive at 8. What is the purpose of *would*?
opinion/judgment
polite request
reported speech
past habit
He would always forget his keys. What is the purpose of *would*?
willingness
opinion/judgment
reported speech
past habit
Would you join us for dinner? What is the purpose of *would*?
willingness
opinion/judgment
polite request
past habit
The car wouldn't move even after several tries. What is the purpose of *would*?
polite request
past habit
willingness
opinion/judgment
I would think she already knows. What is the purpose of *would*?
polite request
opinion/judgment
willingness
reported speech
Pass me the salt. (polite request)
Would you pass me the salt?
That’s exactly what she always did back then. (past habit)
She would always do that back then.
He said he will help with the presentation. (reported speech)
He said he would help with the presentation.
I imagine they’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. (opinion/judgment)
I would imagine/think they’re feeling a bit overwhelmed.
