Understanding 'Like' vs 'Would Like'

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'like' and 'would like' in English sentences. 'Like' indicates enjoyment or a general preference, while 'would like' expresses a desire or wish for something at the moment. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences, such as 'She likes to paint' versus 'She would like to paint'. It also highlights grammatical structures, such as the use of the infinitive form after 'like' and the absence of 's' after 'would like'. The video concludes with a comparison of the two expressions, emphasizing their distinct meanings and uses.

What is the main difference between 'like' and 'would like'?

• 'Like' is for past actions, 'would like' is for future actions.

• 'Like' is more formal than 'would like'.

• 'Like' indicates enjoyment, 'would like' indicates a desire.

• 'Like' is used for singular nouns, 'would like' for plural nouns.

Which of the following best describes the verb 'like'?

• It indicates a habitual enjoyment.

• It is used to make polite requests.

• It is used only in past tense.

• It expresses a temporary desire.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'like'?

• I like to travel.

• They likes to read.

• He like swimming.

• She like to dance.

What does 'would like' express in a sentence?

• A past habit.

• A current enjoyment.

• A future obligation.

• A present desire.

Which sentence correctly uses 'would like'?

• We would like going to the park.

• He would like enjoys swimming.

• They would like to have dinner now.

• She would like painting every day.

In the sentence 'She likes to paint', what does 'likes' indicate?

• She wants to paint right now.

• She enjoys painting as a hobby.

• She is painting at the moment.

• She dislikes painting.

Why is there no 's' at the end of 'would like' in 'She would like to paint'?

• Because 'she' is a plural subject.

• Because 'would' is a modal verb.

• Because 'like' is in past tense.

• Because 'paint' is a noun.

What is the grammatical role of 'like' in 'She likes to paint'?

• It is an adjective.

• It is a main verb.

• It is a modal verb.

• It is a noun.

What does the sentence 'She would like to paint' imply?

• She wants to paint at this moment.

• She is painting right now.

• She dislikes painting.

• She has painted before.

What does 'They like new cars' imply?

• They dislike old cars.

• They enjoy seeing new cars.

• They are buying a new car.

• They want to buy a new car now.