Grammar · B1 · 2 min
How to use WOULD: 8 uses
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Key points
Would you…?ask for something politely; softer than "Can you…?"
would likewant, said politely
would ratherprefer: I'd rather walk than take the bus.
If I had…, I would…something that is not real now. No would after if: say "If I had time."
If I were you, I'd…give friendly advice
would have + donea past that did not happen
would = used tosomething you did again and again in the past
will → wouldtell someone what another person said: She said she would call me.
Quick quiz
3 questionsI ___ you, but my phone died.
If I ___ more time, I would learn to cook.
I'd ___ walk than take the bus.
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