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The modal verb would is often used to talk about possible actions or decisions in certain situations. It can also be used to make polite requests. For example:

  1. I would go to the party if I had time. - talking about a possible action.
  2. Would you help me with this? - making a polite request.

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What does would express in a sentence?

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A command or order

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Would is not used for commands. It's for polite requests or possible actions.


A past action

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Would doesn't directly express past actions; it's about hypothetical situations or polite requests.


A possible action or a polite request


Immediate future plans

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Would talks about hypothetical situations or politeness, not immediate future plans.

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