Would

English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.6.9

Would

Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Would' is a modal verb.

Would

Would

  • 'Would' is used to show a wish, an intention or preference.
Examples

Examples

  • I would rather go home than stay here.
  • She would sing if he could.
More examples

More examples

  • I would go to the shop every day if I were you.
  • My parents would rather not buy a rabbit.

Test yourself on Would

  • Which of these is a modal verb?

  • What word should go in the gap?

    I ____ rather play golf than cricket.

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