Modal "would" and "could"

.... to Banda Neira with me next month?

• Would you like to go

• Could you go

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Would you like to go' because it invites someone to express their interest in joining the trip, making it a more suitable and friendly option for the context.

.... your diving equipment?

• Could you bring....

• Would you bring....

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Could you bring....' as it politely requests assistance in bringing the diving equipment, making it more suitable for the context of asking for help.

Hi, Astrid! .... a movie with me tonight?

• Would you like to watch

• Could you watch...

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Would you like to watch' because it is a polite invitation, fitting the context of asking someone to join for a movie. 'Could you watch...' implies a request rather than an invitation.

.... Peter to come as well?

• Would you tell....

• Could you tell....

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Could you tell....' is more polite and appropriate for requesting information about Peter's attendance, making it the correct choice over 'Would you tell....' which is less formal.

.... a concert with me this weekend?

• Could you attend...

• Would you like to attend...

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Would you like to attend', directly invites someone to join the concert, making it a clear and polite suggestion. 'Could you join me...' is less direct and may imply uncertainty.

.... some freebies?

• Could you bring....

• Would you bring....

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Would you bring....' because it politely requests someone to bring freebies, making it more suitable for a formal or courteous context compared to 'Could you bring....'.

.... a picnic with me this Saturday?

• Would you like to join....

• Could you come along....

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Would you like to join....', is a polite invitation that directly asks someone to participate in the picnic. 'Could you come along....' is also an invitation but is less direct and may imply uncertainty.

a loaf or bread and a bar of chocolate?

• Would you buy....

• Could you buy....

Answer explanation

"Could you buy...." is correct as it suggests the possibility of purchasing both items, while "Would you buy...." implies a preference or willingness, which is not the focus of the question.