USE OF WOULD

25 06 2009

JOSÉ NOE - TASK



25 O6 2009
My students often ask me how to use this word properly - it has many meanings, so here are the next 3:Would (modal verb) Meaning 10: Refers to an intention from the point of view of the pastExamples: He said he would write to her every week (= He said "I will write to you every week").They promised that they would fix it.I couldn’t find anyone who would help me (= ... who was willing to help me.)I asked her to explain, but she wouldn’t (= she refused to explain)Meaning 11: We use ‘would’ to talk about actions (not states) in the past that happened often or alwaysExamples: Every morning, my grandmother would water her flowers.When I was a child, we would play in the park every evening after school.Meaning 12: We use ‘would’ to suggest that what happens is expected because it is typical, especially of a person's behaviour, and also that we disapprove of itExamples: "Philip called to say he’ll be an hour late." "He would – he’s always late!"“I’ve lost my phone so I couldn’t call you.” “ You would! How many phones have you lost now?”This week's proverb:
Loose lips sink ships.
Meaning: Disclosing important information (to an enemy or competitor) could result in large losses. History of the English Language. How did English develop and where does it come from? Why are there so many ways to say the same thing in English? Where do phrasal verbs come from? What is the difference between formal and informal English? Find out next week in this very informative discussion... Level 4: House hunting. Louise is looking for a new place to live – but can she find the right one? Discussion about reasons for moving home, advantages and disadvantages of various houses, problems that need to be fixed. Includes many new phrasal verbs, idioms and words related to repairing buildings.
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Would (modal verb) Meaning 4: used to refer to future time from the point of view of the pastExamples: He said he would finish it the next day.I knew it would be difficult to persuade her to marry me.Meaning 5: 'would have' is used to refer back to a time in the past from a point of view in the futureExample: We thought they would have arrived before midnight, but they were delayed by traffic.Meaning 6: used to express an opinion in a polite way that is not too directExamples: I would imagine we need to consult a lawyer about this matter.I wouldn't agree with you there.