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Would like

 Would like:
We use the modal expression would like in
English to talk about our desires and wants.

Would like is a more formal way to say want.

Here are some

1. I would like to take a trip.

2. Sandra and her husband would

like to have a wedding in June.

3. Carl would like to get a

raise, but hes too nervous to
ask his boss.
 The FORM of would like

In the expression would like, which word is an

auxiliary and which word is a verb?
Auxiliary = Verb =

This means that you can use would like with any subject
in English. Its not necessary to change WOULD.

Would like can be followed by a noun or a verb. If

you want to use a verb after the expression would like
it must be in the infinitive.
The infinitive =
TO + simple form of verb

In English we say . . .

I would like TO WIN the lottery.

NOT . . .

I would like WIN the lottery.

 Contractions with would

Americans often use contractions in English,

especially when speaking. Pronouns can be
contracted with WOULD to make the following:

like . . .
 Practice:
Say the following sentences using WOULD LIKE:

1. Marla wants to find a better job.

2. They want to buy a new car soon.

3. I want to have a new, and

comfortable sofa.