Eli5 how you can distinguish between “would” and “had” when you confront contracted d or (‘d)?

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Please explain LIKE I’M 5!

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That’s a great question.

If the word following the ‘d is a present participle, the ‘d is probably *would*.

If the word following the ‘d is a past participle, the ‘d is probably *had*.

Context is everything.

If the word following the ‘d is a noun, call a priest. 🙂