Could / Would

Worksheet: Understanding "Could" and "Would"

Part 1: Introduction

1. "Could": Use "could" to talk about:

   • Possibility: It could rain tomorrow.

   • Past ability: I could swim when I was five.

   • Polite requests: Could you help me?

2. "Would": Use "would" to talk about:

   • Polite offers/requests: Would you like some tea?

   • Hypothetical situations: I would travel if I had more money.

   • Past habits (sometimes): We would play outside every evening.

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with could or would:

1. ______ you like some coffee?

2. When I was younger, I ______ run very fast.

3. If I had more time, I ______ learn another language.

4. ______ you help me with this heavy box?

5. We ______ visit our grandparents every summer when we were kids.

6. I ______ never do something so risky!

7. He ______ fix the computer, but he didn’t have the tools.

8. ______ you open the door for me, please?

9. If it were sunny, we ______ go to the park.

10. She said she ______ call us when she arrived.

Part 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word (could or would) to complete the sentences:

1. If I were rich, I ______ buy a big house.
   a) could
   b) would

2. When I was 10, I ______ ride a bike.
   a) could
   b) would

3. ______ you lend me a pen, please?
   a) Could
   b) Would

4. If we had more time, we ______ go to the museum.
   a) could
   b) would

5. When she was younger, she ______ sing beautifully.
   a) could
   b) would

Part 4: Match the Use

Match the sentence to its correct use of "could" or "would":

1. ______ Could you pass the salt?
   a) Past ability
   b) Polite request

2. ______ We could go to the beach if it’s not raining.
   a) Possibility
   b) Hypothetical situation

3. ______ He would play soccer every afternoon after school.
   a) Polite offer
   b) Past habit

4. ______ Would you like some cake?
   a) Hypothetical situation
   b) Polite offer

Part 5: Writing Practice

Write your own sentences using "could" or "would" for these situations:

1. A polite way to ask for help.

2. Something you were able to do when you were younger.

3. A polite way to offer someone food or drink.

4. Something you would do if you had a lot of money.

5. A possibility for tomorrow.