Wishes and Desires 10-12

Wishes and Desires

I would like/I want

You can use “I want” and “I would like” to talk about things you want to do. “I would like” is similar to “I want,” but “I want” is stronger.

I would like/I'd like

“Would” is a modal verb, so its form doesn’t change. "Want" is a verb, so it changes.

I would like/I'd like

“Would” is a modal verb, so its form doesn’t change. "Want" is a verb, so it changes.

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Rewrite the following sentence using "would like".

I want to buy a house.

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Rewrite the following sentence using "want".

I would like to learn Italian.

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Rewrite the following sentence using "I'd like".

I want to get a dog.

Categorize

Options (12)

He wants to get a dog.

He would like to get a dog.

He'd like to get a dog.

You want to work in Spain.

You would like to work in Spain.

You'd like to work in Spain.

We want to learn German.

We would like to learn German.

We'd like to learn German.

They want to start a band.

They would like to start a band.

They'd like to start a band.

Organize these options into the right categories:

want

would like

I'd like

Match

Match the pictures with the descriptions.

He wants to be in the Olympics.

He would like to travel around Asia.

He'd like to act in a musical.

She wants to work with lions in Africa.

She'd like to sail a boat.

• He wants to be in the Olympics.

• He would like to travel around Asia.

• He'd like to act in a musical.

• She wants to work with lions in Africa.

• She'd like to sail a boat.

Speaking Practice

Speaking Practice

I would like/I want Negatives

Use “not” after “would” to make the negative. “Don’t” and “doesn’t” go before “want.”

I would like/I want Negatives

Use “not” after “would” to make the negative. “Don’t” and “doesn’t” go before “want.”

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Rewrite the following sentence using "would not like".

I don't want to go skiing.

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Rewrite the following sentence using "don't want".

I wouldn't like to study science.

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Rewrite the following sentence using "wouldn't like".

I don't want to go to school.

Categorize

Options (12)

He would not like to play tennis.

He wouldn't like to play tennis.

He doesn't want to play tennis.

She would not like to study math.

She wouldn't like to study math.

She doesn't like to study math.

They would not like to go to school.

They wouldn't like to go to school.

They don't want to go to school.

We would not like to sing.

We wouldn't like to sing.

We don't want to sing.

Organize these options into the right categories:

would not like

wouldn't like

don't/doesn't want

Questions and Short Answers

Yes, I would.
No, I wouldn't.

Yes, I do. / Yes, he does.
No, I don't. / No, he doesn't.

Questions and Short Answers

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Listening Practice

Multiple Choice

Would Sarah like to go to a restaurant today?

• Yes, she would.

• No, she wouldn't.

Multiple Choice

Does Vangelis want to make the dinner?

• Yes, he does.

• No, he doesn't.

Multiple Choice

Would Lee like to work on Saturday?

• Yes, he would.

• No, he wouldn't.

Multiple Choice

Does Mary want to skateboard tonight?

• Yes, she does.

• No, she doesn't.

Multiple Choice

Would Anoushka like to go bowling?

• Yes, she would.

• No, she wouldn't.

Correct the mistakes

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Rewrite the following sentence correcting the mistake:

He don't want to climb that hill.

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Rewrite the following sentence correcting the mistake:

I wouldn't likes to be a judge.

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Rewrite the following sentence correcting the mistake:

They doesn't want to go to work today.

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Rewrite the following sentence correcting the mistake:

She would want to play tennis tonight.

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Rewrite the following sentence correcting the mistake:

I wants to climb that tree.

How do you feel?