Advanced uses of 'would'

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

What made it notable was that Moran named it, catalogued it, and refused to disappear. The researchers noted that abuse would intensify sharply whenever a woman commented on a topic traditionally coded as male.

Grammar Reference · Advanced uses of 'would'

Habitual past

She would receive threats after every article she published. — repeated past behaviour, not a single event

Hypothetical result

A fairer algorithm would distinguish hostile from positive engagement. — unreal present or general condition

Distancing / hedging

This would suggest platforms bear some structural responsibility. — careful, academic tone

Volition / refusal

She would not moderate her personality for anyone's comfort. — deliberate refusal, strong stance

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Advanced uses of 'would'

1.Every time she published a critical piece, the pile-on begin within minutes.

2.She said she not withdraw from public life, regardless of the pressure.

3.A platform designed for safety treat hostile engagement differently from constructive debate.

4.This pattern suggest that abuse is structural, not incidental.

5.In the early days of Twitter, prominent women simply close their accounts when targeted.

6.Without regulation, voluntary moderation always lag behind the speed of coordinated campaigns.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.She refused to leave public life.

2.In the past, women often deleted their accounts when targeted.

3.It seems that the system amplifies cruelty by design.

4.If platforms acted, they could reduce harm significantly.

5.Every time she posted, thousands of hostile replies arrived.

6.Waiting for the internet to be civil is not a realistic strategy.

7.The researchers suggest that voluntary moderation cannot keep pace.

8.The algorithm cannot provide genuine solidarity.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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