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Conditional

The label conditional refers to that form of a verb made by using the modal auxiliary verb would (also should in the first person). The name is given because sentences with these auxiliaries often seem to imply an unstated condition.

Examples are:

  • I would like a drink.
  • I would run.
  • She would sing.
  • I should think.

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