Would and Could

What is the primary function of 'would' in a sentence?

• To express a past action.

• To show past ability.

• To indicate hope, wishes, regrets and requests.

• To indicate a future certainty.

In which context is 'could' typically used?

• Possibility, past ability, requests and suggestions.

• Suggestions.

• Obligation, necessity, or request.

• Future predictions, assumptions, or facts.

How can 'would' be used to express a hypothetical situation?

• 'Would' indicates a past action that is definite.

• 'Would' is used to express a command or request.

• 'Would' expresses a hypothetical situation by indicating what could happen under certain conditions.

• 'Would' is used to express certainty about future events.

Provide an example of a polite request using 'could'.

• Could you help me with this task?

• Could you please help me with this task?

• Could you assist me with this project?

• Could you lend me your pen?

What is the difference in meaning between 'would' and 'could'?

• 'Would' indicates intention or hypothetical situations, while 'could' indicates past ability or possibility.

• 'Would' indicates certainty, while 'could' indicates doubt.

• 'Would' is used for requests, while 'could' is used for suggestions.

• 'Would' refers to past actions, while 'could' refers to future actions.

Short form of would

• d

• 'd

• would

• ´d´

Create a sentence using 'could' to express ability in the past.

• When I was younger, I could swim for hours without getting tired.

• I can swim for hours now.

• I could swim when I was a child.

• I could swim yesterday.

What is a common use of 'would' in conditional sentences?

• To show a past habit.

• To indicate a future action.

• To express the result of a hypothetical condition.

• To express a definite outcome.

How can 'could' be used to make suggestions?

• You could go out or stay at home

• You could go out yesterday

• It could rain

• You would go out or stay at home

Provide an example of a polite request using 'would'.

• Would you like to go out for dinner?

• Would you be able to help me with this?

• Do you mind closing the door?

• Would you please pass the salt?