Discussion
Which of the following sentences uses the modal 'would' to express a wish or desire :-
Answer: A
The sentence expressing a wish is Would that I had made contact with him before his departure.
'Would that' is a formal, literary way of saying 'I wish' or 'if only': here the speaker regrets not having contacted him. That is the use of would to express a wish or desire.
'Would you mind opening the window?' is a polite request. 'She would look at the stars for hours when she was a child' expresses a past habit, and 'She would not follow my advice' expresses refusal or unwillingness.
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