Skill 36 : Use The Correct Tense ith Will and Would
Certain combinations of verbs are very common in English. One is the combination of the simple present and will
Example : I know that they will arrive soon.
I knew that he would arrive.
It is certain that he will graduate.
It was certain that he would graduate.
The present should be used with will and the past should used with would, they generally should not be mixed.
Example : I know that he would arrive soon à incorrect
It was certain that he will graduate à incorrect
The following chart outlines the use of tenses with will and would :
| Using Correct Tenses with Will and Would | ||
| Verb | Meaning | Use |
| will would | after the present after the past | do not use with past do not use with present |
| Note : There is different modal would that is used to make polite requests. This type of would is often used with the present tense Example : I would like to know if you have a pencil that I could borrow. | ||
Exercise 36 :
Indicate if the sentences are correct ( C ) or incorrect ( I ) !
1. He knew that he will be able to pass the exam. ( C/ I )
2. I think that I will leave tomorrow . ( C / I )
3. Paul did not say when he will finish the project. ( C / I )
TOEFL Exercise
Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct !
1. To determine an object’s force, the mass and speed of the object must be
A B C
measure.
D
2. The most common time for tornados to occur are in the afternoon or
A B C
or evening on a hot, humid spring day.
C
3. Automakers Nissan and Ford and several aerospace research facilities in
A
Great Britain are working lately to apply active noise cancellation to entire
B C D
cars and plane.
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