Introduction
Would is an auxiliary verb, specifically a modal auxiliary verb. We primarily use would to:
Discussion of the past.
Discussion of the future.
illustrate the conditional mood
Would is also used for various purposes, such as:
expressing desire, polite inquiries and queries, expressing one's viewpoint or hope, wishing and regretting.
As stated above, Would is an auxiliary verb, let us know more about auxiliary verbs.
What are auxiliary verbs?
Auxiliary verbs (abbreviated aux) are verbs that provide functional or grammatical meaning to the clause in which they appear, such as tense, aspect, modality, voice, stress, and so on. Auxiliary verbs are frequently found next to an infinitive verb or a participle, which give the clause's main semantic substance.
In the sentence: I have finished my meal, the verb have is an example. Along with the participle, finished, the auxiliary has aided in expressing the ideal aspect. A chain of two or more auxiliary verbs can be seen in some sentences. Helping verbs, helper verbs, and (verbal) auxiliaries are all terms for auxiliary verbs. To understand would, it is important we know about modal verbs, as would belongs to the modal verbs, let us know more about Modal verbs.
What are Modal Verbs?
Modal verbs are a subset of English auxiliary verbs that are primarily used to express modality (properties such as possibility, obligation, etc.). They are distinguishable from other verbs by their lack of participle and infinitive forms, as well as their neutralization (the fact that they do not take the ending -(e)s in the third person singular).
Can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must are the most common English modal verbs. Other verbs such as ought, had better, and (in some cases) dare and require are occasionally, but not always, classified as modals.
Uses of Would
Structure of Would
Would have the following basic structure:
subject + auxiliary verb
Would + main verb
Will Vs Would
Do you know the difference between a will and a would in English?
Will and would are both modal verbs. This means that we employ them in conjunction with other verbs to express possibilities, obligations, suggestions, or requests for permission. Many English learners are perplexed by the terms will and would because they are used in very similar contexts. However, they are not the same.
The major distinction between will and would is that will is used for actual possibilities, whereas would is used for envisioned future eventualities.
We can use would to talk about things we expected to happen in the past. We can also use would imply "used to," so we can talk about activities we used to do on a regular basis. When we use would in this context, we must make it obvious that we are talking about the past. In basic terms, when we speak in the past, will becomes would. We can use would in the present to express that we anticipated the person's behaviour or action.
When we use would in this manner, we are expressing our dislike for particular repetitious behaviours or actions. However, it can also be used sarcastically or when joking with someone. To elicit a reaction from the individual we're conversing with, we frequently combine it with a tag question. This form is frequently followed by the usage of would. Since we have looked at the definition, the difference between would and will, let us look at exercises with would.
Will And Would Exercises
Let us try some will and would exercises. These exercises with would and will aims to help you understand the difference between would and will.
________ you like to order?
Answer: Would you like to order?
How long ______ it take to reach the destination.
Answer: How long would it take to reach the destination.
I _____ go shopping today.
Answer: I will go shopping today.
He ______ be arriving in 15 minutes.
Answer: He will be arriving in 15 minutes.
What ______ you like to do for your anniversary?
Answer: What would you like to do for your anniversary?
Kristy said she ______ come.
Answer: Kristy said she will come.
If I were you, I ______ have done it.
Answer: If I were you, I would have done it.
I _____ like to raise a toast.
Answer: I would like to raise a toast.
He ______ be visiting us.
Answer: He will be visiting us.
I ____ be going to the movies tonight.
Answer: I will be going to the movies tonight.
______ you do me a favour?
Answer: Would you do me a favour? (polite, although will can also be used here)
She _______ be handing out the designs of banners to the vendors.
Answer: She will be handing out the designs of banners to the vendors.
I _______ rather not go to the forest.
Answer: I would rather not go to the forest.
_______ you be able to make it on time.
Answer: Will you be able to make it on time.
I ____ be accompanying you to the forest.
Answer: I will be accompanying you to the forest.
I ______ like to learn a new language.
Answer: I would like to learn a new language.
They _______ complete the project by the coming Saturday.
Answer: They will complete the project by the coming Saturday.
He hoped I _______ come.
Answer: He hoped I would come.
The elections _______ have a shocking result.
Answer: The elections will have a shocking result.
I _____ be helping her with the homework.
Answer: I will be helping her with the homework.
We _____ have a bigger house by the end of this year.
Answer: We will have a bigger house by the end of this year.
We ______ be flying out on Monday.
Answer: We will be flying out on Monday.
I ______ like to take a day off today.
Answer: I would like to take a day off today.
The plane ______ have landed.
Answer: The plane would have landed.
It is predicted that, the sun _____ rise by 6 a.m. tomorrow.
Answer: It is predicted that the sun will rise by 6 a.m. tomorrow.
When it comes to the use of the word "would," many non-native English speakers are perplexed. Because the word "would" has so many different meanings, it's easy to get it mixed up. This article clears up any misunderstandings. The most common source of misunderstanding is the belief that “would” is usually employed as the past form of the auxiliary verb “will.” Yes, "would" is the past form of "will," but it also has a variety of other meanings unrelated to the fact that it is the past form of "will", which has been explained in detail in the article. A would quiz is also present to help you practice the usage of would and differentiate the use of will and would.
FAQs on Would Verb Quiz
1. What is ‘would’ used for?
We use would as the past tense of will to indicate previous views about the future:
2. What is the distinction between will and would?
Will and would are verbs that can be used in a variety of ways. Will is a present-tense verb that implies "to make anything happen by the power of desire." Will is a past tense version of the verb would. It's also a conditional verb, implying that something will happen if specific conditions are met.
3. Is it proper to say I will or I would?
Many English learners are perplexed by the terms will and would because they are used in similar contexts. However, they are not the same. The major distinction between will and would is that will refer to actual possibilities, whereas would refers to hypothetical future scenarios.
