Advanced English Grammar IN USE: Should, Would & Could

You might know the English grammar rules for these words, but can you use them when you talk? Do you know when to use them in real world situations? Understanding the uses of SHOULD, the uses of WOULD and the uses of COULD for specific purposes is essential if you are to speak with these words fluently in English speaking. That’s what this video is about. It teaches you some of the most important situations in genuine English conversation when you’d use SHOULD, WOULD or COULD (as well as CAN) in your speaking. It goes perfectly with lessons on advanced English grammar (C1 English / C2 English).

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PRACTICE QUIZ: Fill each gap with SHOULD, COULD or WOULD. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1) You really ________ watch the new movie. It's fantastic!
2) If I were you, I _________ eat more healthily. You eat too many chips!
3) If you still have problems with the bank, you _______ ask to see the bank manager.
4) I ________ be the best student in my school, but another student joined who is better than me.
5) I ________ be grateful if you turned the sound down on your radio.
6) There ________ be enough time to complete this task, but I'm not completely certain.

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ANSWERS
1) You really SHOULD watch the new movie. It's fantastic!
2) If I were you, I WOULD eat more healthily. You eat too many chips!
3) If you still have problems with the bank, you COULD/SHOULD ask to see the bank manager.
4) I SHOULD/WOULD be the best student in my school, but another student joined who is better than me.
5) I WOULD be grateful if you turned the sound down on your radio.
6) There COULD/SHOULD be enough time to complete this task, but I'm not completely certain.