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Jimmy2004 Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

How to use the word "would" in speaking english everyday?

English is not my native language, so I always confuse when I hear someone say the sentences with the word "would". How can I understand what they say ?
  

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Let's first compare "would" to "could" in questions. " vs. " So, we see that "would" shows that one thing is contingent upon another.

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Let's first compare "would" to "could" in questions. "Could" means do you have the ability, whereas "would" means do you have the willingness: "Would you help me?" vs. "Could you help me?" We often use could to mean willingness as well, but it really should be "would."

Now let's try some statements: "I would go, if I had some money." So, we see that "would" shows that one thing is
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Should one say contact me or contacted me?
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Very correct young man!

Well spotted! I shall edit it immediately.

By the way, welcome to the forums.
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thanks alot you have cleared my great confusion. Emotion: smile
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i need some more examples for the word would
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Thanks.Good Article.

Refer any websites to develop communication skills and also to improve mail drafting skills.

Thanks.

Regards,
Murali.RM
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Thanks
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contact me
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make sentence of would
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hii
could u plsss xplain more bout the usage of would...i still confused....!!!!!!
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