Tag: request
Would and Should in Conditional sentences
Would and should are modal verbs commonly used in conditional sentences to express different shades of meaning. Here's how they are typically used:
Imperative Sentences
An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice. It is usually directed towards the listener or reader.
Indirect / Embedded Questions
Indirect or embedded questions are another type of interrogative construction. Unlike direct questions that are explicitly stated, indirect questions are embedded within a sentence or statement. These questions are often more polite or formal than direct questions. Here's how to create and structure indirect questions with examples:
Modal Verbs: may
May is used with the indefinite infinitive to express permission, possibility or probability in the present. It can also be used to make polite requests.
Auxiliary Verbs: should and would
Should and would are both auxiliary verbs used in English grammar to indicate different meaningsShould is used to indicate: Advice or recommendation Necessity or obligation Expectation or probability Would is used to indicate: Past habits or repeated actions Polite requests or invitations Hypothetical situations