Introduction to Modal Verbs: Will and Would

1.

Introduction to Modal
Verbs: Will and
Would
Modal verbs are special verbs that express possibility, necessity, or
obligation. Two of the most common modal verbs are "will" and "would".
This presentation will explore the definitions, usage, and differences
between these two important modal verbs.

2.

Definition and Usage of "Will"
1
Express Future
Intention
2
Make Promises or
Offers
3
Describe Habitual
Actions
The modal verb "will"
"Will" can also be
In some cases, "will"
is used to express a
used to make
can describe habitual
future intention or
promises or offers,
or repeated actions,
decision, as in "I will
such as "I will help you
like "She will always
go to the store later
with your homework."
greet me with a smile."
today."

3.

Expressing Future Intentions with "Will"
Plans
Predictions
Using "will" allows you to
"Will" can also be used to
express definite plans for
make predictions about the
"Will" can express a
the future, such as "I will
future, like "It will rain
spontaneous decision
graduate from college next
tomorrow."
made in the moment, for
May."
Spontaneous
Decisions
example "I will have the
chicken for dinner tonight."

4.

Definition and Usage of "Would"
Polite R equests
Hypothetical S ituations
"Would" is often used to make polite
"Would" is also used to describe
requests, such as "Would you please pass
hypothetical or imagined situations, like "If
the salt?"
I won the lottery, I would buy a new car."
Habitual P ast Actions
Preferences
In the past tense, "would" can describe
"Would" can express a personal
habitual or repeated actions, as in "When I
preference, such as "I would prefer to
was a child, I would play in the park every
have the steak instead of the chicken."
day."

5.

E xpressing Hypothetical S ituations with
"Would"
If Clause
Wishes
R ecommendations
The modal verb "would" is
"Would" can express a
"Would" can make polite
often used in the main
wish or desire, such as "I
recommendations, like "I
clause of a conditional
wish I would win the
would suggest taking the
sentence that begins with
lottery."
train instead of driving."
"if", as in "If I had more
time, I would go to the
gym."

6.

Differences Between "Will" and
"Would"
Will
Would
Expresses future intention or decision
Expresses hypothetical or imagined situations
Used to make promises or offers
Used to make polite requests
Describes habitual present actions
Describes habitual past actions

7.

Common Mistakes and Misuses of
"Will" and "Would"
Overuse of "Will"
Confusing "Will" and
"Would"
Lack of Practice
frequently, especially when
Be careful not to mix up the
and "would" is through
describing future plans. Try
correct usage of "will" and
frequent practice in speaking
to vary your language.
"would" in different contexts.
and writing.
Avoid using "will" too
The best way to master "will"

8.

Exercises and Practice with "Will"
and "Would"
1
Fill-in-the-Blank
Complete sentences using the correct form of "will" or "would".
2
Conversation Practice
Role-play dialogues using "will" and "would" in appropriate contexts.
3
Writing Practice
Incorporate "will" and "would" into short stories, emails, or other written exercises.