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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'will' or 'would' to describe a characteristic behavior?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'will' or 'would' to describe a characteristic behavior?
- Each time she visited, she will bring a gift.
- Every morning, I will drink a cup of coffee before starting work. (correct)
- Last year, he would always arrive late to the meetings.
- Yesterday, she would call to check in.
'Will' or 'would' can be used to describe a particular occasion.
'Will' or 'would' can be used to describe a particular occasion.
False (B)
To criticize someone's characteristic behavior in speech, we can ___________ 'will' or 'would'.
To criticize someone's characteristic behavior in speech, we can ___________ 'will' or 'would'.
stress
Which sentence appropriately uses 'will' to draw a conclusion or state an assumption?
Which sentence appropriately uses 'will' to draw a conclusion or state an assumption?
'Would' can be used instead of 'used to + infinitive' in any context when talking about repeated events in the past that don't happen now.
'Would' can be used instead of 'used to + infinitive' in any context when talking about repeated events in the past that don't happen now.
When talking about past states that have changed, which phrase should be used: 'used to' or 'would'?
When talking about past states that have changed, which phrase should be used: 'used to' or 'would'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'used to' to describe a past state that has changed?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'used to' to describe a past state that has changed?
We can use 'used to' or 'would' to specify exactly how many times something happened in the past.
We can use 'used to' or 'would' to specify exactly how many times something happened in the past.
To talk about an unreal past situation, we use 'would have' + ___________.
To talk about an unreal past situation, we use 'would have' + ___________.
Which sentence appropriately uses 'will have + past participle'?
Which sentence appropriately uses 'will have + past participle'?
Match the phrase with its usage:
Match the phrase with its usage:
Choose the sentence that DOESN'T describe a characteristic behaviour or habit:
Choose the sentence that DOESN'T describe a characteristic behaviour or habit:
We use '___________' to talk about repeated events in the past that no longer occur, especially when the time reference is unclear.
We use '___________' to talk about repeated events in the past that no longer occur, especially when the time reference is unclear.
'would' is appropriate to use when specifying the exact number of times something occurred in the past.
'would' is appropriate to use when specifying the exact number of times something occurred in the past.
To express disapproval of something someone has done, which word can be used?
To express disapproval of something someone has done, which word can be used?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?
The phrase 'will have + past participle' is used to describe imaginary situations in the present.
The phrase 'will have + past participle' is used to describe imaginary situations in the present.
Match each sentence with the most appropriate usage of 'will,' 'would,' or 'used to'.
Match each sentence with the most appropriate usage of 'will,' 'would,' or 'used to'.
Which sentence uses 'would' correctly to describe a past habit?
Which sentence uses 'would' correctly to describe a past habit?
"I feel sick." "Well, if you _______ eat so much, I'm not surprised."
"I feel sick." "Well, if you _______ eat so much, I'm not surprised."
Select the sentence where 'used to' is correctly used to indicate a past state:
Select the sentence where 'used to' is correctly used to indicate a past state:
According to the material provided, we use 'will have' + past participle to signify imaginary situations from the past.
According to the material provided, we use 'will have' + past participle to signify imaginary situations from the past.
When can we use 'would' jointly with infinitive besides expressing an unreal past situation?
When can we use 'would' jointly with infinitive besides expressing an unreal past situation?
Which of the following phrases best expresses a statement of assumption about something that is the case now?
Which of the following phrases best expresses a statement of assumption about something that is the case now?
We don't use _________ or _________ when we say exactly how many times in total something happened, how long something took, or that a single event happened at a given past time.
We don't use _________ or _________ when we say exactly how many times in total something happened, how long something took, or that a single event happened at a given past time.
Flashcards
Will / Would
Will / Would
Used to describe characteristic behaviors or habits in the present or past.
Would / Used to
Would / Used to
Used for repeated past events no longer happening, or to describe past states that have changed.
Will have / Would have + past participle
Will have / Would have + past participle
Use 'will have + past participle' to express belief in a past event; 'would have + past participle' for unreal past.
Won't / Wouldn't
Won't / Wouldn't
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Stressing 'will' or 'would'
Stressing 'will' or 'would'
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Using 'will'
Using 'will'
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Using 'will'
Using 'will'
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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."
- Also 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."
- Not used to describe particular, single occasions/events.
- Example: "Each time I gave him a problem he would solve it for me."
- To make negative statements about characteristic behavior, use "will not (won't)" and "would not (wouldn't)".
- Example: "He wouldn't walk the five miles to his place of work."
- Emphasis in speech to criticize behavior: stress "will" or "would".
- Example: "She just won't do the washing up when I ask her."
- "Will" can express disapproval of something someone has done.
- Example: "'I feel sick.' 'Well, if you will eat so much, I'm not surprised.'"
- "Will" used to draw conclusions or state assumptions about current situations.
- Example: "Martina will be at home by now. Let's go and see her."
Would and Used To
- Both refer to repeated past events that no longer occur.
- "Would" needs a clear time reference.
- Example: "Whenever we went to my uncle's house, we would/used to play in the garden."
- "Used to" used to describe past states that have changed.
- Example: "The factory used to be over there."
- Negatives and questions with "used to" require "did/didn't + use to".
- Neither "used to" nor "would" used when specifying the exact number of occurrences, duration, or single past events.
- Example: "We visited Switzerland four times during the 1990s."
Would / Will Have + Past Participle
- To talk about imaginary past situations, use "would have + past participle".
- Example: "I would have been happy to see him, but I didn't have time."
- To say that we think a past situation actually happened based on the evidence, use "will have + past participle".
- Example: "As it was cloudy, few people will have seen last night's lunar eclipse."
Exercises: 16.1
- These exercises test the proper use of "will" and "would" in context.
- Need to differentiate between habits, assumptions, and past simple actions.
Exercises: 16.2
- Exercises focus on correcting sentences using "would", "used to", or the past simple.
- Requires distinguishing between repeated actions/states and single past events.
Exercises: 16.3
- Exercises require completion of sentences with "will have" or "would have" + past participle.
- Demonstrates distinguishing between assumptions and unreal past situations.
Exercises: 16.4
- Involves responding to complaints with criticism or disapproval using "will".
- "Well, if you will [take some action], [negative consequence]" to show disapproval.
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