Would is a powerful verb that can be used to express your intentions and results in many situations. Despite its name, this verb can be tricky to master if your husband isn’t going to read your mind. To improve your use of would, make up a few examples that are similar to the given situations. You’ll find that using it correctly isn’t hard once you practice it enough. You’ll soon see how it can help you get over your husband’s lack of interest in reading your mind!
Could
The word could is closely related to the verb should and the adjective would. Both derive from the same Old English root. Could originally meant “to be able,” so it was often used to indicate ability. In the fourteenth century, the terminal d was changed, and the word could naturally developed a similar appearance. The auxiliary verb ‘could’ also relates to permission. However, some speakers do not use could to express permission.
Could is also used to express possibility and past ability. The conditional present and future tenses of could are used to express past ability, capability, and capacity. Could and would express possibility but have different meanings. In writing, it’s a good idea to remember which one is used when. Could and would are both useful for reporting, but they are also similar to each other. The difference between them is usually in context. A woman may be able to speak Arabic, but a man could not speak it.