There are three ways to use like.
like NOUN
- I like books.
- He likes soccer.
- We like yoga.
like to VERB1
- I like to read.
- He likes to play soccer.
- We like to do yoga.
like VERB-ing*
- I like reading.
- He likes playing soccer.
- We like doing yoga.
* In this case, adding 'ing' turns the verb into a noun called a gerund.
Watch Out
Do not use: TO + VERB-ing
-> I like to reading.
Negatives
- I don't like... (I, you, we, they)
- He doesn't like... (he, she, it)
You can say: "I dislike..."
Questions
- Do I like... (I, you, we, they)
- Does he like... (he, she, it)
Alternatives:
- I love... = I like a lot.
- I hate... = I don't like at all.
Practice - The box will turn green when you spell the plural form correctly.
- I listen to music.
- I listening to music.
- I music.
- She dance.
- She dancing.
- Thanawat reading.
- Thanawat and Panida reading.
- She doesn't dance.
- I do not cheese.
- I like to eat cheese.
- The children cleaning the house. (-)
- He pop music. (-)