... 18. FOCUS ON: phrasal verbs and can, could, will, and would Can, could, will, and would are modal auxiliary verbs, often called models. Modals are very important ... past action: When I worked as a bank guard, I would stand around all day doing nothing. Normally, can, could, will, and would have different uses, and it is important to use the correct one; however, ... participle stand around stand around & stands around standing around stood around stood around 1. stand around p.v. When you stand around, you stand in a place wasting time and not doing...