would like or like

Some of my students have trouble using the correct word when the choices are between "would like" or "like." Here's a quick lesson in the difference: 

Use "would like" when you want something, now or in the future. 

Use "like" when you have experience with something or someone. You "like" something because you know about it. 

Directions: Choose among the words listed below. Some sentence or questions ask only for the helping verbs: 

    would like      like     likes     would       do

1. She ________ pizza. It's her favorite food. 

2. I ___________ to order a pizza. 

3. Which one does he __________? 

4. We thought you ___________ this. 

5. ________ you _________ cats? 

6. The teacher __________ to speak to you. 

7. Maria and Roberto __________ their new house. 

8. Bob __________ a new car. 

9. Vanessa ________ not _________ to hear bad language. 

10. To be in prison is an experience that you _________ not ________. 

The answers are at the bottom of the page. 

The word of the day for today is "still."

That's all for now. 

Have a good day!

 

Your teacher,

Paul

PEACE!

Answers:

1. likes

2. would like

3. like

4. would like

5. Do....like

6. would like

7. like

8. would like

9. does....like

10. would...like