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    Post Use of "would should could"

    Hello All ,

    Please let me know when to use could / should / would ?

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    Default Re: Use of "would should could"

    Hi rahuldhoble,

    it'd be much easier if you gave some context, otherwise it's a neverending story.
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    Default Re: Use of "would should could"

    Quote Originally Posted by rahuldhoble View Post
    Hello All ,

    Please let me know when to use could / should / would ?
    Apart from providing some context, you can have a look at this summary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mara_ce View Post
    Apart from providing some context, you can have a look at this summary.

    Scenario is like :
    " Can we meet this sunday ? I Would/Could/Should prefer 12:00 PM on sunday ."

    What is correct word in above statement ?

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    Default Re: Use of "would should could"

    Quote Originally Posted by rahuldhoble View Post
    Scenario is like :
    " Can we meet this Sunday? I Would/Could/Should prefer 12:00 PM on Sunday ."

    What is correct word in above statement ?
    "Would" is correct. "Should" is not wrong, but it's archaic.
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