1. Contracted would.
In spoken English would is often contracted. For example:
I would go is pronounced I'd go.
He would phone is pronounced he'd phone.
Listen to the examples below.
I'd go on holiday to the Moon.
He told me that he'd phone at eight.
Now listen to these sentences.
Which of the sentences have contracted would in them?
3. Listen and repeat.
Listen again and repeat the sentences. Pay attention to the rhythms and the contractions.
1. I listen to the radio in the kitchen.
2. They don't go to London very often.
3. I'd watch television when I arrived home.
4. She did her homework after dinner.
5. He'd give you the money in the summer.
6. He had a bath and went to bed.
7. They said they'd go by train.
8. If I were you, I'd accept his offer.
9. We drive to the office.
10. I told you I'd do it.