English Grammar: Using Will and Would

What is the grammatical function of 'will you' in the sentence 'Will you carry this for me, please?'

To make a request

What is the grammatical function of 'I would' in the sentence 'I would give you a lift, but my wife has the car today.'

To make a hypothesis

What is the grammatical function of 'would you like' in the sentence 'Would you like another drink?'

To make an offer

What is the grammatical function of 'I would' in the sentence 'I'd like to go home now.'

To express a preference Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical function of 'will' in the sentence 'I'll give her a call if I can find her number.'

To express a condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical function of 'would you mind' in the sentence 'Would you mind carrying this?'

To make a request Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of 'should' in the sentence 'You should brush your teeth twice a day'?

To give advice or suggest a course of action Signup and view all the answers

In what type of situations is 'should' commonly used?

Giving advice or making recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'shall' in the sentence 'Shall I take your coat?'?

To make a polite or formal offer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a hypothetical situation?

Should you see him, tell him to call me. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'should' and 'shall' in terms of formal contexts?

'Should' is used to give advice, while 'shall' is used to indicate obligation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'should' in the sentence 'He should be employed by now'?

To indicate probability or expectation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'I'd rather' in a sentence?

To express a preference Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of 'going to' in the future tense?

To reference an event that has already been planned Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'shall' in a sentence?

To indicate future action or intention Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'I would think' in a sentence?

To give an opinion when not sure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'will' refer to as a noun?

A type of document or determination Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'should' in a sentence?

To express advice or obligation Signup and view all the answers