Modal Verb Would

How would you ask someone politely to close the window?

• Can you open the window, please?

• Could you please close the window?

• Please don't close the window.

• Why did you open the window?

Did you use to play the piano when you were younger?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Never

• No

Would you be willing to help me with my homework?

• Maybe

• Yes

• I don't know

• No

Can you provide an example of a polite request using 'would'?

• Would you mind passing me the salt, please?

• Would you pass me the salt?

• Would you like to go to the movies with me?

• Would you please stop talking?

What was a habit you would do every morning before going to work?

• Drink a cup of coffee

• Eat a bowl of cereal

• Take a shower

• Check emails

Would you like to go for a walk in the park?

• No, I hate nature.

• I prefer to stay indoors.

• I have a fear of parks.

• Yes, I would like to go for a walk in the park.

Could you share a past habit you had when you were in school?

• Never doing homework.

• Sitting in the front row during classes.

• Skipping classes altogether.

• Always being late to school.

When would you use 'would' to express willingness?

• When stating a fact

• When expressing a past event

• When asking for permission

• When offering or expressing a desire to do something in the future.

Would you mind passing me the salt, please?

• Why don't you get it yourself?

• I don't have any salt.

• No, I'm busy right now.

• Sure, here you go.

What is the difference between 'would' for past habits and 'would' for polite requests?

• The spelling of 'would' changes based on the context

• The difference is in the context and usage.

• The difference lies in the pronunciation of 'would'

• One is used in formal settings while the other is casual