7.could should-would
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This document discusses the meanings and proper uses of the modal verbs "could", "would", and "should". It explains that "could" expresses ability or possibility, "would" expresses hypothetical or conditional situations, and "should" is used for advice or suggestions. Examples are provided to illustrate the different meanings. The document concludes by reminding readers to never use "to" after these modal verbs and provides additional examples for practice identifying the correct modal verb based on meaning.
7.could should-would
- 1. Lunch & Learn “Could,” “Would” or “Should”
- 2. Once I get that job, I think I could afford a new car! If I had the money, I would buy a new car. You really should buy a new car! What’s the meaning of the following sentences?
- 3. Once I get that job, I think I could afford a new car. The speaker believes he /she may be able to buy a new car in the future. Could is used to express future possibilities.
- 4. When I was younger, I could run a mile in 10 minutes. The speaker talks about his abilities in the past (when he was young). Could is also used to express abilities in the past.
- 5. If I had the money I would buy a new car. The speaker is expressing an action that is dependant on a condition that does not exist (he does not have the money). Would is used to express unreal (hypothetical) situations.
- 6. You really should buy a new car! The speaker is making a suggestion. Should is used to ask for or give advice and suggestions.
- 7. Never use “to” after should, could, and would: Once I get that job, I think I could afford a new car! If I had the money, I would buy a new car. You really should buy a new car!
- 8. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 1. Tom has helped you a lot. You ________ pay him for some of the work he has done.
- 9. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 1. Tom has helped you a lot. You should pay him for some of the work he has done.
- 10. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 2. I ________ talk to him about the job, but I am too nervous.
- 11. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 2. I would talk to him about the job, but I am too nervous.
- 12. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 3. You have a big test tomorrow. You really _______ study for it!
- 13. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 3. You have a big test tomorrow. You really should study for it!
- 14. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 4. I _______ not help him because I did not have the money!
- 15. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 4. I could not help him because I did not have the money!
- 16. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 5.If I were you I ________ be more careful!
- 17. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 5. If I were you I would be more careful!
- 18. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 6. Do you think you ________ help me if I paid you for your time?
- 19. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 6. Do you think you could help me if I paid you for your time?
- 20. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 7. I _______ easily wake up before 6:00 am when I was a child!
- 21. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 7. I could easily wake up before 6:00 am when I was a child!
- 22. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 8. You look very tired. You _________ go to bed earlier.
- 23. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 8. You look very tired. You should go to bed earlier.
- 24. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 9. I need your opinion. _______ I attend this university?
- 25. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 9. I need your opinion. Should I attend this university?
- 26. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 10. I think you __________ help your friend move to his new apartment.
- 27. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 10. I think you should help your friend move to his new apartment.
- 28. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 11. Train harder. I think you ________ run a lot faster!
- 29. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 11. Train harder. I think you could run a lot faster!
- 30. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 12. I am busy now. Do you think you _______ come tomorrow?
- 31. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 12. I am busy now. Do you think you could come tomorrow?
- 32. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 13. If you helped me, I _________ know more Chinese.
- 33. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 13. If you helped me, I would know more Chinese.
- 34. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 14. Bobby ________ have washed all the dishes, but he had a bad headache and had to take a nap.
- 35. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 14. Bobby would have washed all the dishes, but he had a bad headache and had to take a nap.
- 36. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 15. You _______ shovel the driveway before your mother gets home.
- 37. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 15. You should shovel the driveway before your mother gets home.
- 38. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 16. Last week I ________ do 10 chin- ups! Now I can only do 6 or 7!
- 39. “could”, “would” or “should” ? 16. Last week I could do 10 chin-ups! Now I can only do 6 or 7!
- 40. “could”, “would” or “should” ? Give your examples!
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