Uses of "would" (short form: 'd, negative: would not, wouldn't)
- As the past form of "will" in reported speech:
"I will handle it myself." --> "He said he would handle it himself."
- To talk about an imagined situation:
"What would you do if you were a millionaire?"
"I would have cleaned the house, but I was too tired."
- To make a polite request:
"Would you mind closing the window?"
"Would you get me the paper, please?"
- To invite someone, or offer something, politely
"Would you like a drink?"
"We are going for a walk, would you like to join us?"
- To say that you want something or want to do something
I would like = a polite way of saying "I want."
I would hate = a polite way of saying "I don't want."
READING AND DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS
Ex.7. Read VOCABULARY and memorize new words.
Ex.8. Compose 4-5 sentences using the words of VOCABULARY.
Ex.9. Read and translate the following words:
Deficient, vitamin, intake, cause, healthy, teeth, gums, disease, prevent, effect, accomplish, ingesting, vitamins, minerals, metabolism, reinforce, body, mouth, bones, jaw, dental, professionals, advise, poor, oral, hygiene, brushing, flossing, rinsing, leading, cause, decay, water-soluble, fat-soluble, smoking, chewing, affect, hygiene, habits, breath, damage, enamel, case, cancer, knowledge.
Ex.10. Read and translate the following text:
Dietary supplements: vitamins and minerals