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    The document discusses the different uses of the word "would" in English. It provides examples for each use: [1] to make polite requests, [2] to talk about past habits, [3] to express purpose in the past, [4] to talk about imaginary situations in the present, [5] to talk about imaginary situations in the past, [6] to express a desire for a change in someone's annoying habit, [7] to report what someone else has said (reported speech), [8] to express past unwillingness (past refusal), and as a bonus, [9] to introduce a condition in a more polite way (unreal conditional). For each use, it provides a fact

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    The document discusses the different uses of the word "would" in English. It provides examples for each use: [1] to make polite requests, [2] to talk about past habits, [3] to express purpose in the past, [4] to talk about imaginary situations in the present, [5] to talk about imaginary situations in the past, [6] to express a desire for a change in someone's annoying habit, [7] to report what someone else has said (reported speech), [8] to express past unwillingness (past refusal), and as a bonus, [9] to introduce a condition in a more polite way (unreal conditional). For each use, it provides a fact

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    Uses of Would - Lesson 3

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    The document discusses the different uses of the word "would" in English. It provides examples for each use: [1] to make polite requests, [2] to talk about past habits, [3] to express purpose in the past, [4] to talk about imaginary situations in the present, [5] to talk about imaginary situations in the past, [6] to express a desire for a change in someone's annoying habit, [7] to report what someone else has said (reported speech), [8] to express past unwillingness (past refusal), and as a bonus, [9] to introduce a condition in a more polite way (unreal conditional). For each use, it provides a fact

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    USES OF “WOULD” (E I C: C 2 – UNIT 10: LESSON 3)

    USES OF “WOULD”
    Speaking goal 1: Make polite requests.
    1. A: Would you open the door please, Mrs. Lassiter?
    B: By all means, dear.
    Speaking goal 2: Talk about past habits
    EXAMPLE 1:
    FACT: When Michael Jackson was about 11 years old, he used to go to TV
    shows very often to perform with his brothers.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: When Michael Jackson was about 11 years old, he
    would go to TV shows very often to perform with his brothers.
    Speaking goal 3: Express purpose in the past
    SO (THAT) + SUBJECT + WOULD + BASE FORM OF THE VERB

    EXAMPLE 1:
    FACT: Jonathan was studying hard because he wanted to pass his test easily.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: Jonathan was studying hard so (that) he would pass
    his test easily.
    Speaking goal 4: Talk about imaginary situations in the present
    Fact: Kylie wants to travel to Mexico for her birthday, but the problem is that
    she doesn’t have enough money.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: Kylie would travel to Mexico for her birthday if she had
    enough money.

    Copyright © 2022 by Franklin Colmenares in Conjunction with English Language Center, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Permission not granted to reproduce or alter in any manner.

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    USES OF “WOULD” (E I C: C 2 – UNIT 10: LESSON 3)

    Speaking goal 5: Talk about imaginary situations in the past.


    EXAMPLE 1:
    FACT: Chris fell off his bed last night. The problem was that he was moving
    too much.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: If Chris hadn’t moved so much, he wouldn’t have fallen
    off his bed.
    Speaking goal 6: Express a desire for a change in someone’s annoying habit.
    EXAMPLE 1:
    FACT: Mary is always complaining about everything and she doesn’t even
    help with the school projects. That’s really lame.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: I wish she would start helping us with the school
    projects.
    Speaking goal 7: Report what someone else has said (reported speech: past
    of Will)
    EXAMPLE 1:
    DIRECT SPEECH
    Jason: I’ll pick you up at 9:00, Scarlett.
    REPORTED SPEECH
    Jason told Scarlett he would pick her up at 9:00.
    Speaking goal 8: Express past unwillingness (past refusal)
    FACT: Tom grounded his children because they didn’t want to do their
    homework.
    SAID ANOTHER WAY: Tom grounded his children because they wouldn’t do
    their homework.

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    Permission not granted to reproduce or alter in any manner.

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    USES OF “WOULD” (E I C: C 2 – UNIT 10: LESSON 3)

    BONUS
    WOULD (POLITE UNREAL CONDITIONALS)
    Speaking Goal: Introduce a condition in a more polite way
    EXAMPLE 1:
    LESS POLITE: If you give me your telephone number, we’ll contact you as
    soon as there is a job vacancy.
    MORE POLITE: If you would give me your telephone number, we will contact
    you as soon as there is a job vacancy.

    Copyright © 2022 by Franklin Colmenares in Conjunction with English Language Center, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Permission not granted to reproduce or alter in any manner.

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