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Hi

How do these 3 sentences differ?

-Will u turn on the lights?

-Would u turn on the lights?

-Could u turn on the lights?

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Answer 1

Hi

Could,Will, Would: Asking people to do things (requests)(but could is more usual)

Examples; Could you wait a moment, please? 

          Liz, will you do me a favor?

          Would you please be quiet? I'm trying to concentrate.

Could: Asking for things

Example; (during the meal) Could I have the salt, please?

       Asking for and giving permissions

Example; 'Could I use your phone?'      'Yes, of course.'

Will: Offering to do things

Example; You look tired. I'll get you a cup of coffee.

Would: Offering and inviting

Example; 'Would you like a cup of coffee?'      'Yes, please.'

(Reference: English Grammar in Use; though it's book!)

Online Reference:

Would and Could: http://goo.gl/yoqeP

                 http://goo.gl/fBKfNj

Would, could and will: http://goo.gl/igXvuU

 

 

Comments

Hi honey jan!,  I missed you! :)

Very good! +1

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Hi dear

Me too! Thanks

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Hi

thorough answer, thx (+1)

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Your welcome dear Mahtab