In today’s conversation, it’s often difficult to express intentions with words like “should” or “could.” But the correct word to use in this case is “would”.
Could
Could and may mean the same thing, but they have different contexts. Could is used to indicate that one can do something. In formal situations, could should be replaced with may. However, in everyday conversation, could is acceptable. Read on to learn more about these two words. If you’re unsure about their use, check out our tips for learning them correctly! Could and May – What’s the Difference? Let’s Look at Some Examples
Could and would are both forms of the verb can, but could is more commonly used for past ability. It is often used with modal verbs like ‘can’ to indicate possibility. However, they’re also used to talk about possibility, not certainty. Whether a person could do something is not a given until it’s done. The ‘could’ form is more formal than its counterpart, but still carries the same meaning.
Would have
Would have is a common mistake in English. This form of the verb is a modal and auxiliary verb combination, a combination that reveals the speaker’s intention and the speaker’s belief. “Would of” can be used to make judgments, give interpretations, and express probability, and is an auxiliary verb. It should be used in combination with another verb to indicate tense and mood. It is used in sentences with a positive or negative intention, such as ‘would have’.
If you want to express the certainty of an event or a happening, use ‘would have.’ In this case, the speaker is not expressing a past event, but an expectation or wish that could have occurred if a person had acted differently. Despite this difference, would have carries the tone of a desire and criticism. You can use it to express an expectation or a need that may not have materialized, such as a desire to accomplish a goal.