would, could, should
Why __________ he do that? I don't understand.
Why would he do that? I don't understand.
My pencil broke, _______ I borrow yours please?
My pencil broke, can/could I borrow yours, please?
Too heavy or too fat.
strict, overweight, diet, fit (something) in, be on the fence.
Overweight
If the stove is hot you _________ touch it.
If the stove is hot you shouldn't touch it.
If you're on a city bus you __________ wear a seat belt.
If you're on a city bus you don't have to wear a seat belt.
_______ you help me, please?
Could you help me, please?
________ you pass the salt, please?
Could you pass the salt, please?
Must be followed or obeyed.
strict, overweight, diet, fit (something) in, be on the fence.
Strict
I ___________ go there at night, it's dangerous.
I wouldn't go there at night, it's dangerous.
You _________ smoke in restaurants.
You mustn't smoke in restaurants.
If your tires are low you __________ put air in them.
If your tires are low you should put air in them.
I tried to lift my car but I ___________.
I tried to lift my car but I couldn't.
To do something, often for the first time.
strict, overweight, diet, fit (something) in, be on the fence.
Give it a shot
If he left on time Jaime _______ be here by 6:00.
If he left on time Jaime would be here by 6:00.
You __________ be on time when taking a train.
You have to be on time when taking a train.
________ you like chocolate or vanilla?
Would you like chocolate or vanilla?
______ spiders swim?
Can spiders swim?
Be unsure about what to do.
strict, overweight, diet, fit (something) in, be on the fence.
Be on the fence.
She _______ love to live in Tokyo someday.
She would love to live in Tokyo someday.
You _________ leave ice cream in a hot car.
You mustn't leave ice cream in a hot car.
What _______ you do if you were me?
What would you do if you were me?
I ________ pass the test, so I failed the class.
Find the time to see or do something.
strict, overweight, diet, fit (something) in, be on the fence.
fit something in
Everyone _______ brush their teeth at least twice a day.
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day.
Do I ___________ do my chores today, mom?
Do I have to do my chores today, mom?