Will & Would
English Language: KS3, topic 3.5.5
Using Will as a Modal Verb
Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Will' is a modal verb used to show when something is definite. Let's look at some examples of when 'will' is used as a modal verb...
I will go on holiday
You will laugh at the joke
He will get angry at you
They will go swimming
She will get married soon
Using Would as a Modal Verb
Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Would' is a modal verb used to show a wish, an intention or preference. Let's look at some examples of when 'would' is used as a modal verb...
I would rather go home than stay here
He would sing if he could
I would go to the shop everyday if I were you
My parents would rather not buy a rabbit
The knight would ride into battle instead of walking
Test yourself on Will & Would
What type of word is 'will'?
How is the word 'will' being used in this sentence?
You will not like the burger. It is disgusting!Which would should go in the gap?
I ____ go to bed early tonight.Which of these is a modal verb?
What word should go in the gap?
I ____ rather play golf than cricket.