🍵 Like vs Would like
Compare preferences and offers
| Form | Usage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Like | General preference/opinion | I like coffee. I like dancing. |
| I’d like | Express wants/desires | I’d like some tea. I’d like to go home. |
| Do you like? | Ask about opinion | Do you like pizza? Do you like swimming? |
| Would you like? | Offer/invite | Would you like some cake? Would you like to join us? |
🔍 Compare Meanings
| Sentence | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I like tea. | Tea is good. |
| I’d like tea. | I want tea. |
| Do you like tea? | Do you think it’s good? |
| Would you like tea? | Do you want tea? |
Exercises:
Would you like…? I’d like…
Read the following sentences with "Do you want" or "I want" and write sentences
with the same meaning using would you like or I’d like.
Examples:
I want to book a taxi. ⇒ I’d like to book a taxi.
Do you want to join us? ⇒ Would you like to join us?
I want to book a taxi. ⇒ I’d like to book a taxi.
Do you want to join us? ⇒ Would you like to join us?
1
I want a cup of tea. ⇒ a cup of tea.
2
Do you want a slice of cake? ⇒ a slice of cake?
3
I want to open the window. ⇒ to open the window.
4
Do you want to sit here? ⇒ to sit here?
5
I want a new notebook. ⇒ a new notebook.
6
Do you want to listen to some music? ⇒ to listen to some music?
7
I want some ice cream. ⇒ some ice cream.
8
Do you want to play a game? ⇒ to play a game?
9
I want to make a phone call. ⇒ to make a phone call.
10
Do you want some water? ⇒ some water?
Would you like…? I’d like…
Choose the correct forms to complete the following sentences.
1
I _____ travel to Spain one day.
A.
B.
C.
2
____ to join me for dinner tonight?
A.
B.
C.
3
____ some coffee, please.
A.
B.
C.
4
____ to meet my parents this weekend?
A.
B.
C.
5
I ____ a glass of water.
A.
B.
C.
6
____ to see that new play with me?
A.
B.
C.
7
I ____ to book a taxi.
A.
B.
C.
8
____ some help with your homework?
A.
B.
C.
9
I ____ to go for a walk in the park.
A.
B.
C.
10
____ to order dessert now?
A.
B.
C.
Would you like…? I’d like…
Fill in the gaps using ‘d like or like(s), do you like or would you like.
1
I to come, but I have to work late.
2
She reading historical novels in her free time.
3
sushi or pizza tonight?
4
playing board games or watching movies on weekends?
5
going for a walk after dinner?
6
I think I a cup of tea before we leave.
7
We to try that new Thai restaurant next week.
8
running in the park?
9
They watching horror films.
10
some water?