Element | USE: 'WOULD' |
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SuperCat | FUTURE |
SubCat | future in the past |
Lexical Range | N/A |
Level | B1 |
Cando | Can use 'would' to talk about the future from a point in the past.► 'would' |
Corrected Learner Example | I've just bought a new dress, and a beautiful black T-shirt. When I saw them, I thought they would be great for tonight's party. (Spanish - Latin American, B1 THRESHOLD, Pass, 2010) … we thought that the film would be horrible because of the title but when the film started, the story was beautiful and Mauricio and I liked it a lot. (Portuguese, B1 THRESHOLD, Pass, 2002) As I saw the advert, I knew it would be a lovely birthday present. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; ; Pass) |
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Comments | N/A |