Home Work for November 17th 2010

Could / Would or Should ?


Could

It is used as a past form of “can”:

• Still a century ago, people could not easily go around the world.

It can be used to make a request:

• Could I take this sit?

It reflects ability:

• I could not do this homework succesfully.

Would

It describes a hypothetical case

• If I could, I would pay you but I cannot.

It is used to make a polite request

• Would you be kind to open the windows?

Should

It is used to provide advices

• To enhance your level, you should do English courses