🍵 Like vs Would like
Compare preferences and offers
| Form | Usage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Like | General preference/opinion | I like orange juice. I like reading books. |
| I’d like | Express wants/desires | I’d like some water, please. I’d like to sit down. |
| Do you like? | Ask about opinion | Do you like ice cream? Do you like music? |
| Would you like? | Offer/invite | Would you like some juice? Would you like to play a game? |
🔍 Compare Meanings
| Sentence | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I like apples. | Apples are good (in general). |
| I’d like an apple. | I want an apple now. |
| Do you like apples? | Do you think apples are good? |
| Would you like an apple? | Do you want an apple (offer)? |
Exercises:
Like vs Would 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?
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.
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Do you want to listen to some music? ⇒ to listen to some music?
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I want some ice cream. ⇒ some ice cream.
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Do you want to play a game? ⇒ to play a game?
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I want to make a phone call. ⇒ to make a phone call.
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Do you want some water? ⇒ some water?
Like vs Would like
Choose the correct forms to complete the following sentences.
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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.
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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.
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____ some help with your homework?
A.
B.
C.
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I ____ to go for a walk in the park.
A.
B.
C.
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____ to order dessert now?
A.
B.
C.
Like vs Would 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.
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some water?