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• Such a policy would not be constitutional.
• What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
• Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley.
• I was curious to know what would happen next.
• The chief's son would inherit all his dominions.

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• The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.
• I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.
• She promised faithfully that she would never leave him.
• My dad said he would help with the costs of buying a house.
• We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales.

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• If she ever left him he would be heartbroken.
• My mother would worry herself to death if she knew what I was doing.
• A nuclear holocaust would leave few survivors.
• If you were offered an overseas posting, would you take it?
• If he forgot to pay his rent, his landlady would send him a reminder.

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• Would you like to borrow this book?
• May I conduct you to your table, sir, or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?
• Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?
• Is that enough potato, or would you like some more?
• Someone's at the door - would you answer it please?

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• This new computer system would save us a lot of time when doing the accounts.
• Such a policy would enhance the company's profile abroad.
• Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway.
• She would let you use her computer if you asked.
• I wouldn't get involved if I were you.

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• He would always begin his lectures with a joke.
• They would often go for a drink together on Wednesdays.
• He would always smoke a cigar after dinner.
• She would often forget where she'd put her glasses.
• He would say that! He's always got a reason for being late.

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• I would class her among/with the top ten American novelists.
• I would suggest that you were not adequately prepared for the interview.
• We would describe the standard of the food as poor.
• I'd have hoped for a better choice of wine to go with the meal.
• She'd describe her reaction to the film as one of disappointment.

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• If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with a lawyer.
• I wouldn't set off at five o'clock. You'll get caught in the rush hour traffic.
• I would add more salt to that.
• I would wear something more formal, if I were you.
• I wouldn't touch that, it's hot.

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• He came to see you. Why else would he come?
• Why would he run away from the scene of the crime if he wasn't guilty?
• Why would you drive, when you could take the train?
• Why would anyone do such a thing?
• They must have split up. Why else would he be moving out?