WILL or WOULD ?

Using 'would' in a question shows that you know ______________________.

• • that the person is going to give you what you want

• that you are not confident in yourself

• that the person could say no

If Charles hadn't called to warn us, we _____ have been in serious trouble.

• will

• would

A: Have you heard from the boss?
B: Yes, he said he ______ let us know by the end of the day.

• will

• would

To get that position, Diana ________ need to have great IELTS score this week.

• will

• would

Answer explanation

'Will' implies a real time and situation (i.e. this month is still happening, so talking about the end of the month, which is in the future.)

Gold ________ be the standard global currency again.

• will

• would

Answer explanation

This sentence is written as a fact.

Bitcoin ________ be the standard global currency if more people accepted it as real money.

• will

• would

By the time Harry graduates from university, he _______ have been studying for four years.

• will

• would

Meghan ______ have been a nurse already, but she decided to take a year off to rest.

• will

• would

Answer explanation

past unreal situation

Charlotte called about your offer. She said, "I ____ gladly accept."

• will

• would

Some day, alien ______ run the world.

• will

• would