ENGL 145 – (unit5)

Could:
1. To talk about general abilities in the past:
In the past, the company could produce two shirts a day only.
2. To ask for permission:
Could I use your phone?
3. To express a theoretical possibility:
We could use Ahmed’s car, I suppose.

Would:
1. To make a polite request:
Would you bring me the bill please?
2. To describe past habits:
In the old days, he would work from 9am to 5pm.

Should:
1. To make a prediction:
If we leave now, we should arrive there in time.
2. To give advice:
At an interview, you should wear clothes you feel comfortable in.
3. To talk about what is morally correct:
We should help the poor people.

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct modal:

1. Fifty years ago, people (would / should) use traditional cures and remedies.
2. I really think you (should / would) reconsider our offer.
3. (Would / Should) it be possible for you to do the report?
4. As long as we keep up the hard work, we (should / would) be on schedule for
the end of the month.
5. We (could / would) organise a meeting with managers from our overseas
branches, but it may be difficult to find a suitable date.
6. (Should / Could) I borrow your notebook this weekend?