Would like
Grammar

The expression "I would like" (or its contraction "I'd like") means that you want something. This form is commonly used to order food or drinks in a restaurant.

I'd like the fish, please.

The same structure is used with other subjects.

I would like - I'd like
You would like - You'd like
He would like - He'd like
She would like - She'd like
etc.

To ask a question, simply change the word order.

Would you like ____?
- Yes, I would.
- No, I wouldn't.

Exercise - What would you like?

Select the answer according to your preferences (whether you would like to eat this food or not). There are no right or wrong answers.

1. Would you like chicken for lunch?

2. Would you like orange juice for breakfast?

3. Would you like fish for dinner?

4. Would you like broccoli for a side order?

5. Would you like ice cream for dessert?

6. Would you like coffee?

7. Would you like spaghetti?

8. Would you like salad?

Exercise - I'd like

Write a sentence with I'd like to select the food you want. Make sure you use correct capitalization and include a period at the end.

example
Would you like tea or coffee?

Find the Mistake

Instructions
Identify the error in the following sentences and write the corrected version.

example
He are a student. → He is a student.

Writing

What would you like to have for breakfast tomorrow? What would you like to have for lunch? And for dinner? Describe it using "I'd like . . ."

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