Would for the Past

Generally speaking, habitual 'would' is closest in nature to the ... .
1. present simple
2. present continuous
3. present perfect
4. past simple
When is the habitual 'would' usually used to express annoying or unpleasant habits?
1. never
2. always
3. when it is decontracted and stressed
4. when it is contracted and unstressed
When is the habitual 'would' usually used to express habits, ie typical behaviour?
1. always
2. never
3. when it is decontracted and stressed
4. when it is contracted and unstressed
Which form is more commonly used to express the past, ie typical behaviour, in everyday life -- would or one of the other forms given?
1. would
2. present simple
3. present continuous
4. present perfect
What is the synonymous form of habitual 'would' in the present?
1. would
2. should
3. could
4. will