Will and Would

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Using Will and Would in Questions and Statements

Example	Meaning	In Use
Will you lend me some money?	Are  you going to lend me money?	In questions, it is okay to use will with friends and family in casual situations. Use would with people you do not know well or in situations that are more formal or important.
Would you lend me some money?	Will you please lend me money?
I will lend you twenty dollars.	Yes--a basic, positive response.	Use will to express a positive statement.
I would lend you money, but right now, I don't have any. I would lend money to a member of my family.	No--a negative response followed by an explanation. Yes--a positive thought.	Use would to express a negative statement followed by an explanation.* Use would to express a possible situation.

* Exception: I would love to!
I would love to ___________ [come to your party].

Take a moment to write 3 questions with will and 3 questions with would. Think about real-life situations for these questions such as speaking with family or coworkers.

Now answer the questions below.

1. Will you study English next year?

2. Will you apply for a new job anytime soon?

3. Will you visit or return to your home country this year?

4. Will you move to a new apartment or home anytime soon?

5. Would you lend me $50? Why or why not?

6. Would you give me a tour of your city?

7. Would you be the manager of a project or team?

8. Would you travel around the world if you had the time or resources?
 

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