Could, Would and Should Difference in Sentences

Today let’s look at three commonly confused words should, would and could. And try to find out where and how to correctly use them with the help of example sentences.

One thing you might have noticed is that all three of them are rhyming with one another. So, Do they have similar meanings ?, actually not each of them have their different purpose. But before jumping into the main discussion let’s see some examples.

Example 1: He should have done it.

Example 2: He could have done it.

Example 3: He would have done it.

Meaning of should : used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions, indicate what is probable.

Meaning of Would : Past tense form of will, indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation.

Meaning of Could : past of can, used to indicate possibility. used in making suggestions or polite requests.

Should is mostly used to give suggestion in a polite and more respectful way, Would is used to indicate a consequence of an event or situation, Could is used to indicate the possibility of happening .

There isn’t really any vagueness about when to use could, would and should.

When to Use Should in a Sentence

How about 5 examples of sentences using “should” :

1. You should do it for your own benefit.
2. You should try it.
3. They should read the book, it’s really good.
4. He should take care of himself.
5. We should respect each other.

When to Use Could in a Sentence

Now that you know the meaning of “could”, here we see the 5 Examples of sentences using “could” :

1. He said he could do it for you.
2. I wish I could speak Hindi.
3. I could hardly understand Sanskrit.
4. I wish I could go to Agra.
5. I am really hungry, I could not wait for you.

Learn how to use “could” to ask your questions :

1. Could you please do this for me ?
2. Could you please tell me the right way to the park ?
3. Could I get a bottle of water ?
4. Could I get your bag ?
5. Could you do me a favor ?

When to Use Would in a Sentence

Its time for 10 Examples of sentences using “would” –

1. He said he would come to the party.
2. That would really help.
3. Ekta would agree.
4. That would not last long.
5. I know India would win the match.
6. You would love the way she does it.
7. I would complain against him.
8. I would accept his proposal.
9. That would be a good idea.
10. It would have paid him for his work.

Let us now see how to use “would” to ask your questions –

1. Why would you care?
2. Would you rest ?
3. Who would do this ?
4. Would you do that for me ?
5. What would happen if you do not go ?