Would also or Also would? Which is correct?

Grammar / By

The word “also” should be placed after the auxiliary word “would”. You can use “also would” but it is informal and can only be used for the meaning of “in addition to other poeple”. 

I would also like to bring my guitar stand. (in addition to my guitar)

I also would like to bring my guitar stand. (in addition to the other people bringing their guitar stands).

Putting “also” before “would” as in the second example above isn’t really correct and you should use “too”.

I would like to bring my guitar stand too.

Would also

The word also should be placed after an auxiliary word like “would” and before the main verb like “be” or “like”.

I would also be interested in going skiing.

I would also like to be considered for the position of chairman. 

Notice how the “in addition” meaning is connected to the main verb and not the subject of the sentence.

This could be interpreted in two ways and context is needed :

I would also be interested in going skiing. (in addition to the other people who want to go skiing)

 

John: I would like to go hiking.

John:  I would also be interested in going skiing.(in this case, you are referring to the first idea of going hiking)

Also would

When you use “also” before “would”, then you are giving the meaning of “in addition” to the subject of the sentence (I. you, John…)

I also would be interested in going skiing.

This sentence makes it clear that you want to be included with the other people who want to go skiing.

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