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SHOULD, WOULD,
COULD
Past modals, polite requests
Use SHOULD and SHOULDN’T for advice
Here are some examples of using should and shouldn’t to ask for and give advice and suggestions:
• “I’ve had a really bad headachefor the pastweek.”
“That’snot good – you should go to the doctor.”
• “I want to make more friends, but I don’t know how.”
“Firstof all, you shouldn’t spend so much time on the computer.You should go out and join a club or start
playing a sport instead!”
• “I had a fight with my best friend. What should I do?”
“Hmm… I think you should call her and tell her you’re sorry.”
Use COULD and
COULDN’T for
ability in the
past
Could and couldn’t are the past forms
of can and can’t:
• When I was younger, I could run a mile in 7
minutes. Now it takes me 20 minutes!
• Yesterday, I couldn’t find my wallet
anywhere – but this morning I found it.
• Last year, he couldn’t speak English very
well, but now he can.
Use COULD for
possibilities in
the future
Here’s an example of could to talk about
future possibilities:
• “Do you have any ideas for our publicity
campaign?”
• “Yes, I’ve got a few ideas. I could put
advertisements on Facebook and Google.
We could also give out leaflets in our
neighborhood. Maybe John could even
contact local TV stations.”
Use COULD to
make polite
requests
• Could you please open the window? It’s hot
in here.
• Could you turn the music down? Thanks.
• Could you make 10 copies of this report,
please?
Use WOULD
you like to
makepolite
offers
Here are some examples of using WOULD YOU LIKE…? to
make polite offers:
• “Would you like anything to drink?”
• “A soda would be great. Thanks!”
• “Would you like to join us for dinner?”
• “I’d love to, but I actually have other plans tonight.”
• “Would you like to see some pictures from my
vacation?”
• “Sure!”
COMMON MISTAKES WITH
SHOULD, COULD, AND WOULD
DON’T USE “TO” AFTER MODALS
• You shouldn’t to smoke.
• You shouldn’t smoke.
• We could to order pizza tonight.
• We could order pizza tonight.
DON’T USE A GERUND AFTER MODALS
• My boss should buying a new
headset. I can't hearing her.
• My boss should buy a new
headset. I can't hear her.
• When I was a child, I could playing
Nintendo for hours.
• When I was a child, I could
play Nintendo for hours.
WOULDYOU
MIND.... + ING
COULDvs WAS
ABLETO...
CREATE PHRASES TO...
• USESHOULDANDSHOULDN’TFORADVICE
• USECOULDANDCOULDN’TFORABILITYINTHEPAST
• USECOULDFORPOSSIBILITIESINTHEFUTURE
• USECOULDTO MAKEPOLITEREQUESTS
• USEWOULDYOULIKETO MAKEPOLITEOFFERS

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Should, could, would.pdf

  • 2. Use SHOULD and SHOULDN’T for advice Here are some examples of using should and shouldn’t to ask for and give advice and suggestions: • “I’ve had a really bad headachefor the pastweek.” “That’snot good – you should go to the doctor.” • “I want to make more friends, but I don’t know how.” “Firstof all, you shouldn’t spend so much time on the computer.You should go out and join a club or start playing a sport instead!” • “I had a fight with my best friend. What should I do?” “Hmm… I think you should call her and tell her you’re sorry.”
  • 3. Use COULD and COULDN’T for ability in the past Could and couldn’t are the past forms of can and can’t: • When I was younger, I could run a mile in 7 minutes. Now it takes me 20 minutes! • Yesterday, I couldn’t find my wallet anywhere – but this morning I found it. • Last year, he couldn’t speak English very well, but now he can.
  • 4. Use COULD for possibilities in the future Here’s an example of could to talk about future possibilities: • “Do you have any ideas for our publicity campaign?” • “Yes, I’ve got a few ideas. I could put advertisements on Facebook and Google. We could also give out leaflets in our neighborhood. Maybe John could even contact local TV stations.”
  • 5. Use COULD to make polite requests • Could you please open the window? It’s hot in here. • Could you turn the music down? Thanks. • Could you make 10 copies of this report, please?
  • 6. Use WOULD you like to makepolite offers Here are some examples of using WOULD YOU LIKE…? to make polite offers: • “Would you like anything to drink?” • “A soda would be great. Thanks!” • “Would you like to join us for dinner?” • “I’d love to, but I actually have other plans tonight.” • “Would you like to see some pictures from my vacation?” • “Sure!”
  • 7. COMMON MISTAKES WITH SHOULD, COULD, AND WOULD DON’T USE “TO” AFTER MODALS • You shouldn’t to smoke. • You shouldn’t smoke. • We could to order pizza tonight. • We could order pizza tonight. DON’T USE A GERUND AFTER MODALS • My boss should buying a new headset. I can't hearing her. • My boss should buy a new headset. I can't hear her. • When I was a child, I could playing Nintendo for hours. • When I was a child, I could play Nintendo for hours.
  • 10. CREATE PHRASES TO... • USESHOULDANDSHOULDN’TFORADVICE • USECOULDANDCOULDN’TFORABILITYINTHEPAST • USECOULDFORPOSSIBILITIESINTHEFUTURE • USECOULDTO MAKEPOLITEREQUESTS • USEWOULDYOULIKETO MAKEPOLITEOFFERS