Would VS Should

Would, Should, Could

How 'would,' 'should' and 'could differ from one another

How do we use 'would'?

• 'Would' is the past tense (verb 2) of 'will'

• To ask who, what, where, why, when, how questions

• Like this: When would this lesson end?

• To make a polite request or offer

• Like this: Would you kindly pour me a drink?

• Or this: Would you like some tea?

How do we use 'would'?

• To talk about hypothetical (imaginary) situations

• Like this: I would love to have a pet bear someday.

What about 'should'?

• 'should' is the past tense (Verb 2) of 'shall'

• We use 'should' to show how something might happen.

• Like this: The train should arrive in just a few more minutes.

• We use 'should' to ask questions.

• Like this: Should we turn left at this intersection?

What about 'should'?

• To give a recommendation or an opinion.

• Like this: I think you should concentrate on your studies more.

• To show that something must be done.

• Like this: I should go to school now, otherwise I'll be late.

And 'could'? How do we use this one?

• 'could' is the past tense (verb 2) of 'can'

• We use 'could' to suggest a possibility.

• Like this: It could start raining, just look at how dark the sky is.

• We use 'could' to make a polite request.

• Like this: Could you open the door for me?

Practice time!

Any questions before we start?

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

John _____ be here by 2 PM.

• would

• should

• could

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

I think you _____ start getting ready for work.

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a question with the word 'would'!

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

How _____ you bake your cake?

• would

• should

• could

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

_____ you like to order anything else?

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a sentence with the verb 'would'!

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

We _____ finish up our work, but we really should take a short break.

• would

• should

• could

Multiple Select

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

_____ you pass me that sheet of paper?

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a question with the word 'should'!

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

_____ you mind waiting for a few a few minutes?

• would

• should

• could

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

If I was extremely rich, I _____ adopt all the cats in the world

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a sentence with the verb 'should'!

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

I _____ stand here all day, or I _____ just go home.

• would / would

• should / should

• could / could

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

We _____ not ignore the needs of other people.

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a question with the word 'could'!

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

_____ you like to join our Christmas party?

• would

• should

• could

Multiple Choice

Which verb is most suited for filling in the blanks?

I think the answer might be 'A' though I _____ be wrong.

• would

• should

• could

Open Ended

Write a sentence with the verb 'could'!

That's it for the practice

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One more thing...

• It's easy to mix up would, could, and should

• The best way to learn how to use them correctly is by practice

• Not just by answering questions

• But also by writing a lot

That's it for the practice

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