Would, Could, Should

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• Leerjaar 3

Would, Could, Should

Could (zou kunnen)

Something that can happen.

It's warm and sunny. We could go for a picnic this weekend. 

There is a storm outside. What COULD you do?

1. You could go swimming.
2. You could watch a movie inside.
3. You could go to a park.
4. You could enjoy the sun.

You have free time this Saturday and it's sunny. What could you do?

Would (Zou)

Something that will happen in an imaginary situation. 

It is raining and cold. If it was warm, I WOULD go to the beach. 

You are visiting Bali. What would you do?

1. I would play in the snow.
2. I would go surfing.
3. I would go skiing.
4. I would go ice skating.

You are a millionaire. What would you do?

Should

Something that must happen. 

I have a date tonight and just got home from the gym. I SHOULD shower before. 

You are about to take your year 4 exams. What should you do?

1. I should study for the exam.
2. I should play video games.
3. I should skip school tomorrow.
4. I should go on holiday.

You're going to visit India. What should you take to get through security at the airport?

Review

Part of a Sentence

The sun is shining bright today.

What is the subject of the sentence?

1. The Sun
2. is shining
3. bright
4. today

The man walked his dog to the park.

Which word is the verb?

1. The man
2. walked
3. dog
4. park

The tall man was very good at basketball.
Which word is the adjective?

1. man
2. good
3. was
4. tall

Emails

Write a short email to your friend. You two will visit Bali and are planning a trip. 

What could you two do there? What should you do on a tropical island. 

Show me your email when you are finished.