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English Tip of the Day: 143 Would do

By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide

Tip of the Day:

Would do

Usage Tip

'Would do' something refers to habitual past actions as well. Avoid using 'would' in questions and negative sentences, as its meaning can easily be misunderstood in a conditional sense.

Example Sentences

He would get up early and take a two mile jog when he lived in France.
They'd complain about everything before the new school headmaster arrived.

Quiz of the Day - Prepositional Phrases Quiz:

Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.

Prepositional Phrases Quiz

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This "how to" focuses on a basic strategy for increasing vocabulary in specific subject areas through the use of a vocabulary tree.

How To Increase Specific Vocabulary

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