In spoken english, in what case we use would and will and also in case of could and can?
2007-02-28 22:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
"Would" and "could" indicate possibility of something happening.
"Will", and "can" indicate definite intention of something happening.
2007-02-28 23:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would and could need not necessarily mean past tense. They can also mean uncertainity. When someone says "I would/could have done that" or "I would/could do" it means that the person may or may not have done that or do that.
Where as will and can mean the person's willingness and ability to do that. If a person says "I will/can do that" the person is willing and has the ability to do something. You can be assured of that.
2007-03-02 12:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by Gokul Krishnan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would like to add my two cents worth to the beautifully explained meaning above. "Would" indicates or subtly hints a matter of choice or option (a concession or non-mandatory situation) whereas "Will" is more forceful indicating some sort of Compulsory action or mandatory sitution.
E.g.
I would answer your question (maybe not)
I will answer your question (surely done)
2007-03-01 06:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by surnell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U use Would wen there's a "PROBABILITY" of something happening, n Will wen u r "SURE" tat it is bound 2 happen!!
same 4 Can n Could!!
2007-03-03 04:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Viral 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would - past tense - I would have answered your question
will - future tents - I will be glad to answer your question
could - past tense - I could have made a mistake in the second line
can - present tense - I can correct it with spellcheck
;-)
2007-03-01 06:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋