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Which sentence correctly uses 'would' to describe a characteristic past behaviour?
Which sentence correctly uses 'would' to describe a characteristic past behaviour?
- Last year, she would visit her grandmother every weekend.
- During summer, we would go to the beach every day. (correct)
- Whenever he had a problem, he would solve it himself.
- She would go to Jamaica last month for vacation.
It is correct to use 'will' to describe a characteristic behaviour in the past.
It is correct to use 'will' to describe a characteristic behaviour in the past.
False (B)
Every morning, John ______ wake up early and go for a run before work.
Every morning, John ______ wake up early and go for a run before work.
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Explain the difference in usage between 'will' and 'would' when describing habits.
Explain the difference in usage between 'will' and 'would' when describing habits.
Choose the sentence where 'will' is used to make a conclusion.
Choose the sentence where 'will' is used to make a conclusion.
We can use 'would' to draw conclusions about present situations.
We can use 'would' to draw conclusions about present situations.
If you haven't heard from her yet, she ______ still be on her way. (conclusion)
If you haven't heard from her yet, she ______ still be on her way. (conclusion)
Give an example of a sentence where 'will' is used to express a conclusion or assumption about a present situation.
Give an example of a sentence where 'will' is used to express a conclusion or assumption about a present situation.
Which sentence correctly uses 'used to' to describe a past state that has changed?
Which sentence correctly uses 'used to' to describe a past state that has changed?
We can use 'would' to talk about past states that have changed.
We can use 'would' to talk about past states that have changed.
______ you use to have a pet dog when you were a child?
______ you use to have a pet dog when you were a child?
Explain why 'would' is not used to describe past states that have changed.
Explain why 'would' is not used to describe past states that have changed.
Which sentence correctly uses 'would have + past participle'?
Which sentence correctly uses 'would have + past participle'?
'Would have + past participle' is used to describe situations that definitely happened in the past.
'Would have + past participle' is used to describe situations that definitely happened in the past.
I ______ have helped you if I had known you were in trouble. (unreal past situation)
I ______ have helped you if I had known you were in trouble. (unreal past situation)
Explain the purpose of using 'would have + past participle'.
Explain the purpose of using 'would have + past participle'.
Match the usage with the correct form:
Match the usage with the correct form:
Choose the most appropriate word to complete this sentence: 'When I was young, I ______ play outside all day.'
Choose the most appropriate word to complete this sentence: 'When I was young, I ______ play outside all day.'
We can use 'would' and 'used to' interchangeably in all sentences about past habits.
We can use 'would' and 'used to' interchangeably in all sentences about past habits.
She ______ get annoyed if you were late. (past habit)
She ______ get annoyed if you were late. (past habit)
Explain the restriction on using 'would' for past repeated events compared to 'used to'.
Explain the restriction on using 'would' for past repeated events compared to 'used to'.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
The negative form of 'used to' is 'used not to'.
The negative form of 'used to' is 'used not to'.
They ______ have arrived by now if the traffic wasn't so bad. (assumption about past situation)
They ______ have arrived by now if the traffic wasn't so bad. (assumption about past situation)
When do we use 'will have + past participle' to talk about past situations?
When do we use 'will have + past participle' to talk about past situations?
Flashcards
When is 'will' used?
When is 'will' used?
Used for characteristic behaviors or habits in the present, like 'Every day Dan will come home from work and turn on the TV.'
When is 'would' used?
When is 'would' used?
Used for characteristic behaviors or habits in the past, like 'At school she would always sit quietly and pay attention.'
When to use 'will' or 'would' for facts?
When to use 'will' or 'would' for facts?
Used to describe things that are or were always facts, like 'Cold weather will kill certain plants.' or 'During the war, people would eat all kinds of things that we don't eat now.'
Use of 'will' to draw conclusions
Use of 'will' to draw conclusions
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When to use 'used to'?
When to use 'used to'?
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When to use 'would' for repeated past events?
When to use 'would' for repeated past events?
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Use of 'used to' for changed states?
Use of 'used to' for changed states?
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What is the use of 'would have + past participle'?
What is the use of 'would have + past participle'?
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What is the use of 'will have + past participle'?
What is the use of 'will have + past participle'?
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Study Notes
Will and Would
- Used to describe characteristic behavior or habits in the present (will) and past (would).
- Example: Every day Dan will come home from work and turn on the TV.
- Example: At school she would always sit quietly and pay attention.
- Used to describe things that are or were always true.
- Example: Cold weather will kill certain plants.
- Example: During the war, people would eat all kinds of things that we don't eat now.
- Cannot be used to describe a particular occasion.
- Correct: Each time I gave him a problem he would solve it for me.
- Incorrect: Last night I gave him a problem and he solved it for me (not would solve).
- Will not (won't) and would not (wouldn't) can be used in either case.
- Example: He wouldn't walk the five miles to his place of work (characteristic behavior).
- Example: She wouldn't say what was wrong when I asked her.
- In speech, stressing will or would criticizes people's characteristic behavior or habits.
- Example: She just won't do the washing up when I ask her.
- Example: I was happy when Ryan left. He would talk about people behind their backs.
- Will can be used to express disapproval of something someone has done.
- Example: 'I feel sick.' 'Well, if you will eat so much, I'm not surprised.'
- Will can draw conclusions or state assumptions about things that are the case now.
- Example: Martina will be at home by now. Let's go and see her.
- Example: You will know that Ewan and Lucy are engaged (= I assume you already know).
Would and Used To
- Both would and used to + infinitive describe repeated events in the past that don't happen now.
- Would can only be used if the time reference is clear.
- Example: We used to play in the garden. (time reference not given)
- Example: Whenever we went to my uncle's house, we would/used to play in the garden.
- Negatives and questions with used to are formed with did / didn't + use to.
- Example: Didn't you use to have red hair?
- Used to (but not would) describes past states that have changed.
- Example: The factory used to be over there.
- Neither used to nor would are used to say exactly how many times something happened, how long something took, or that a single event happened at a given past time.
- Example: We visited Switzerland four times during the 1990s.
- Example: She went to Jamaica last month.
Would / Will Have + Past Participle
- Would have + past participle is used to talk about an unreal past situation or a situation that might have happened but didn't.
- Example: I would have been happy to see him, but I didn't have time.
- Will have + past participle indicates the speaker thinks a past situation actually happened.
- Example: As it was cloudy, few people will have seen last night's lunar eclipse.
Exercises
- Exercise 16.1: Complete the doctor and patient speech bubbles using will or would if possible, followed by one of these verbs: be, cause, exercise, find, have, know, sit, spend. If will or would are not possible, use a verb in the past simple.
- Exercise 16.2: Correct these sentences using either would or used to. If neither would nor used to is correct, use a past simple verb form.
- Exercise 16.3: Complete these sentences with will have or would have and the past participle of one of these verbs: approve, buy, hear, hurt, notice, prefer, watch.
- Exercise 16.4: Complete B's responses below to show criticism or disapproval.
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