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Use "Could" and "Would"

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

MCould Syou v2pass the salt?

Explanation

Could you pass the salt?

SI Mwould v2go to the beach if Sit stPastwere p2sunny.

Explanation

I would go to the beach if it were sunny.

Patternsgo — went — gone

SShe Mcould v2see the movie tomorrow.

Explanation

She could see the movie tomorrow.

Patternssee — saw — seen

MWould Syou v2like some coffee?

Explanation

Would you like some coffee?

SHe VPastsaid She Mcould v2finish the work by Friday.

Explanation

He said he could finish the work by Friday.

Patternssay — said — said

SI Mwould Hrhave v2Pastcalled you, but Smy phone VPastdied.

Explanation

I would have called you, but my phone died.

MCould SI v2use your laptop for a moment?

Explanation

Could I use your laptop for a moment?

SThey Mwould v2travel more if Sthey VPasthad more time.

Explanation

They would travel more if they had more time.

Patternshave — had — had

MCould Sshe stbe p2the winner of the contest?

Explanation

Could she be the winner of the contest?

MWould Syou v2mind pAclosing the window?

Explanation

Would you mind closing the window?

SWe Mcould v2meet earlier if Sthat VPressuits you better.

Explanation

We could meet earlier if that suits you better.

Patternsmeet — met — met