Ls 27. Would Like
Lesson 27. Would Like
| singular | plural |
|---|---|
| I would like | We would like |
| You would like | You would like |
| He would like | They 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
| singular | plural |
|---|---|
| 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?