Could, should, would

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

Could, should, would

Could, would and should are all used to talk about possible events or situations, but each one tells us something different.

Could

- Polite request

"Could you please move this box?"

- Suggest a possibility

"Whose journal is this? It could be Nelly's journal.

- Ability in the past

"Yesterday I couldn't find my wallet anywhere, but this morning I found it."

Should

- Use for advice

"You should go to the doctor"

- To ask questions

"Should we turn left at this street?"

- To show obligation, give recommendation or even an opinion

"You should stop eating fast food."

Would

- To make a polite offer

"Would you like a cup of tea?"

- In hypothetical situations

"I f I had a lot of money I would like to buy a house with a pool."

- To ask questions

"Would you like fries or salad?"

___________ you be getting ready for work?

1. Couldn't
2. Shouldn't
3. Wouldn't

__________ you please pass that paper?

1. Could
2. should
3. would

I __________, but I am really busy right now.

1. could
2. should
3. would

I ________ call him if I were you.

1. could
2. should
3. would

I ______________ love to buy a boat one day

1. could
2. should
3. would

You __________ go for walks more often

1. could
2. should
3. would

Kies uit: could/ couldn't / would/ wouldn't/ should/ shouldn't
You ________ worry about it. It's not important

Kies uit: could/ couldn't / would/ wouldn't/ should/ shouldn't
I think Janet _________ be happy to go with you. Go on! Ask her!

Kies uit: could/ couldn't / would/ wouldn't/ should/ shouldn't
If you're not happy at work, you ________ look for another job.

Kies uit: could/ couldn't / would/ wouldn't/ should/ shouldn't
_____ you hand me that report, please?