Would + verb tense

English Grammar - Modal Verbs

Would is a modal verb. Would is often used in conditional sentences with a clause beginning with "If..." but it can also be used in the following situations:

WOULD

1.

Used as a polite invitation or to offer

• Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight?
• Would you like some more tea?
• I would be happy to help you with preparation for your exam.

When someone asks a question to invite you or offer you something using Would, the response can be: Yes, I would OR No, I wouldn't.

• Would you like to have a coffee with me?

  Would modal verb uses

• Will vs would examples
• Would grammar
• Use of would with examples
• Could

Yes, I would.

2. Describe a prediction (hypothetical situations)

• It would be nice to have a barbecue.
• Nobody would believe me if I told them I had seen a UFO.

3.

To not sound impolite when disagreeing with someone

• I would like to point out that you need to review those numbers.
• I wouldn't agree with that.

4.

To describe past habits

• Before internet people would send letters to each other.
• When I was at school I would get up before everyone else in our house.

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is does a modal verb

could is a modal verb to indicate