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Ls 27. Would Like

Lesson 27. Would Like

singularplural
I would likeWe would like
You would likeYou would like
He would likeThey would like
She would like
It would like
Would like = want
The verb 'would like' requires an object, a gerund, or an infinitive after it:
  • I would like a bagel
  • He'd like a new job ( Notice that the subject and "would" are contracted to form "He'd". This is very common)
  • They'd like a new dog.
  • They'd like to get a new dog Most people make a contraction with the subject and "would" I would like a burrito = I'd like a burrito She would like to make a call = She'd like to make a call

Would like in the Present Tense - Negative

singularplural
I wouldn’t like _____We wouldn’t like ____
You wouldn’t like ____You wouldn’t like ____
He wouldn’t like ____

She wouldn’t like ____

It wouldn’t like ____
They wouldn’t like ____
Remember: You must have an object after "would like"
You can also use a gerund after "would like"
You wouldn't like living there
He probably wouldn't like the food
They wouldn't like doing that kind of work

Note: Using "would like" in the negative is not always an easy thing to do. This expresses an opinion about a person that might not be true

Would Like Questions These questions are made with "would like." would like = do want

  • What would you like on your pizza?
  • Would you like to go out tonight?
  • Would they like to go to the park?
  • What time would you like to leave?
  • How many pieces of chicken would you like?

What would you like to eat? I would like a hot dog What would she like? She would like some french fries How would you like your steak? I would like it well done They would like to watch TV your parents wouldn't like that Bob wouldn't like living in California Would you like some ketchup?