Understanding the Use of 'Would' in English

Understanding the Use of 'Would' in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of 'would' in a sentence?

It is used as a noun.

It is an adjective.

It acts as a main verb.

It functions as a helping verb.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can 'would' be used to express a desire?

By placing it at the end of a sentence.

By using it with a past participle.

By using it with a gerund.

By combining it with a base form of a verb.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses 'would' for a polite request?

Would you mind closing the door?

I would have gone if I knew.

I would love to visit Paris.

He would often go fishing.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which scenario is 'would' used for unreal situations?

When reporting speech.

When making a polite request.

When describing a past habit.

When talking about a hypothetical situation.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a second conditional sentence using 'would'?

If I was there, I would have helped.

If I won the lottery, I would travel.

If I win, I would celebrate.

If I had known, I would have called.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'would' used in reported speech?

It is used to make a request.

It is used to express a wish.

It is used to describe a habit.

It replaces 'will' in direct quotes.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence shows 'would' used for a past refusal?

I would go if I could.

She wouldn't help me when I asked.

He would often visit his grandmother.

I would like to have a coffee.

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