This verb expresses enjoyment or preference.
The idea
Use like with a thing or an activity; with he or she use likes. Ask with do or does.
Examples
- I like warm bread.
- She likes quiet mornings.
- Do you like this song?
- We like walking by the river.
- He does not like cold soup.
- What games do they like?
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Watch out
After does, use like, without the ending -s.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. My cousin ___ apples. (like / likes)
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likes
likes fits the singular subject, my cousin.
Choose the correct word. ___ you like rain? (Do / Does)
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Do
Do starts a question with you.
Choose the correct word. He does not ___ milk. (like / likes)
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like
like follows does not in the negative.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. My cousin ___ apples. (like / likes)
Choose the correct word. ___ you like rain? (Do / Does)
Choose the correct word. He does not ___ milk. (like / likes)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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