Grammar talking about present

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Learn English With Les Grammar
Essentials Lesson

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CONTENTS
1. Using It to Talk About Time
2. Prepositions of Time
3. Using It and What to Talk About the Weather
4. There + Be
5. There + Be: Yes/No Questions
6. There + Be: Asking Questions with How Many
7. Prepositions of Place
8. More Prepositions of Place: A List
9. Would Like
10.Would Like vs. Like

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5-1 USING IT TO TALK ABOUT TIME
What day is it?
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5-1 USING IT TO TALK ABOUT TIME
QUESTION ANSWER
It’s Friday.
It’s October.
It’s 2015.
It’s June 8.
It’s the 8th of June.
(a) What day is it?
(b) What month is it?
(c) What year is it?
(d) What’s the date today?

5. 5
5-1 USING IT TO TALK ABOUT TIME
QUESTION ANSWER
It’s 5:00.
It’s British five.
English
It’s five 5.00
o’clock.
It’s five (o’clock) P.M.
(e) What time is it?
American English
5:00
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(a) What day is it?
(b) What month is it?
(c) What year is it?
(d) What’s the date today?
(click in boxes and type)
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5-1 Let’s Practice
What day
is it?
_______
It’s
_______.
Sunday
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It’s
Tuesday.
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What day
________
_______?
is it
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________
What day
It’s November 29th. _______?
is it
November
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30

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What ________
time is _______?
it
1:30

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5-1 Let’s Practice
What’s the
date today
May 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
The 3rd of May, 2012.
__________
_________?

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5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
We eat breakfast
in the morning.
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(a) We get up at 5:00 A.M.
(b) We exercise at 2:00 P.M.
at + specific time
at
5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME

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at + night
PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
at (c) I get home at night.

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PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
(d) School starts in September.
(e) She went to Florida in 2005.
(f) I take a walk in the morning.
in in + the + month
morning
in
in + year

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PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
(i) She goes shopping on Tuesday.
(j) The twins were born on
March 3, 2005.
on + specific day
on
date
5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME

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PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
5-2 PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
From ... to
(k) I work from 9:00 to 5:00.
from (a time) to (a time)

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The baby was born o_n_ Monday.
The baby was born __ July.
The baby was born __ 2:00 A.M.
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at in on from ... to
in
at

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from
to
I work ____ 8:30 A.M.
__ 4:30 P.M.
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at in on from ... to

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at in on from ... to
I teach a class _a_t 8:30 A.M. o_n_ Monday.

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He swims _in_ the afternoon.
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at in on from ... to

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USING IT AND WHAT TO TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER
It’s a beautiful day at the beach.

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USING IT AND WHAT TO TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER
(a) It’s hot today.
(b) It’s a nice day.
(c) It’s is cold and rainy today.
it for weather

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USING IT AND WHAT TO TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER
(d) What’s the weather like in Cairo?
(e) How’s the weather in Cairo?
same meaning

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Aman, Jordan sun 104 F, 40 C
Mexico City, Mexico rain 64 F, 18 C
Perth, Australia clouds 47 F, 8 C
What’s the weather like in Aman?
_______________
It’s sunny and hot.
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warm and rainy
sunny and hot
sunny and cool
cloudy and cool
o o
o o
o o

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Aman, Jordan sun 104 F, 40 C
Mexico City, Mexico rain 64 F, 18 C
Perth, Australia clouds 47 F, 8 C
How’s the weather in Mexico City?
_________________
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It’s warm and rainy.
warm and rainy
sunny and hot
sunny and cool
cloudy and cool
o o
o o
o o

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Aman, Jordan sun 104 F, 40 C
Mexico City, Mexico rain 64 F, 18 C
Perth, Australia clouds 47 F, 8 C
What’s the weather like in Perth?
_________________
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It’s cloudy and cool.
warm and rainy
sunny and hot
sunny and cool
cloudy and cool
o o
o o
o o

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THERE + BE
There is a girl
on the horse.

29. THERE + BE
(a) There is a girl on the horse.
(b) There are two boys on the swing.
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THERE + BE + SUBJECT + PLACE

30. THERE + BE + SUBJECT + PLACE
(a) There is a girl on the horse.
(b) There are two boys on the swing.
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THERE + BE
be in front oefx sisutsb jienc at place
there + is + singular noun
there + are + plural noun
there + be

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THERE + BE
(c) There’s a girl on the horse.
(d) There’re two boys on the swing.
CONTRACTIONS:
there is
there are
there’s
there’re

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There __ is a house in this picture.
?
is
are
yes no

33. There _a_re_ three elephants in this picture.
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?
yes no
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is
are

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There’_re_ three bugs in this picture.
?
yes no
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’s
’re

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There’_s_ a girl __ the horse.
yes no
on
?
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’s
’re
is
on

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There’_s_ a man __ the car.
yes no
in
?
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at
in
’s
’re

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THERE + BE: YES/NO QUESTIONS
Is there any ice in the glass?

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THERE + BE: YES/NO QUESTIONS
QUESTION
BE + THERE + SUBJECT
(a) Is there any ice in the glass?

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THERE + BE: YES/NO QUESTIONS
QUESTION SHORT ANSWER
BE + THERE + SUBJECT
(a) Is there any ice in the glass?
Yes, there is.

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THERE + BE: YES/NO QUESTIONS
QUESTION
BE + THERE + SUBJECT
(b) Are there any apples in the bag?

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THERE + BE: YES/NO QUESTIONS
QUESTION SHORT ANSWER
BE + THERE + SUBJECT
(b) Are there any apples in the bag?
No, there
aren’t.

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Are there any people in this picture?
Yes, there are.
Yes, there is.
No, there aren’t.
No, there isn’t.
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Are there any people in this picture?
Yes, there are.
Yes, there is.
No, there aren’t.
No, there isn’t.
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Is there a school in this picture?
Yes, there are.
Yes, there is.
No, there aren’t.
No, there isn’t.
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Is there a window in this picture?
Yes, there are.
Yes, there is.
No, there aren’t.
No, there isn’t.
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THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH
HOW MANY
How many chapters
are there in this book?

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QUESTION
HOW MANY + SUBJECT + ARE + THERE + PLACE
(a) How many chapters are there in this
book?
THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH HOW MANY

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QUESTION
SHORT ANSWER
HOW MANY + SUBJECT + ARE + THERE + PLACE
(a) How many chapters are there in this
book?
Fifteen.
THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH HOW MANY

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QUESTION
HOW MANY + SUBJECT + ARE + THERE + PLACE
(b) How many eggs are there in this
carton?
THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH HOW MANY

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QUESTION
SHORT ANSWER
HOW MANY + SUBJECT + ARE + THERE + PLACE
(b) How many eggs are there in this
carton?
Twelve.
THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH HOW MANY

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QUESTION
SHORT ANSWER
(c) How many students do you see?
Seven.
THERE + BE: ASKING QUESTIONS WITH HOW MANY

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How many children are in this family?
Three.

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How many bears are in this picture?
One.

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How many schools do you see?
Three.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
The pen is on the floor.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(a) The pen is on the floor.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(a) The pen is on o n the floor
.
= preposition
= object of the preposition
on the floor= prepositional phrase

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(b) Demetra lives in i n Greece
.
= preposition
= object of the preposition
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
in Greece = prepositional phrase

59. PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(in a country)
(on a street, avenue, road ...)
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(b) Demetra lives in Greece.
She lives in Athens.
(in a city)
(c) She lives on Sigma Street.
(d) She lives at 304 Sigma Street.
(at a street address)

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
Rhea is at work.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(a) Rhea is at
work.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(a) Rhea is at work.
Anna is at home.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
a) Rhea is at work.
Anna is at home.
Yumi is at school.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
a t +
home
work
school
a) Rhea is at work.
Anna is at home.
Yumi is at school.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(b) Ruth is in bed.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(b) Ruth is in bed.
Jim is in class.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(b) Ruth is in bed.
Jim is in class.
Ralph is in jail.

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(b) Ruth is in bed.
Jim is in class.
Ralph is in jail.
i n +
bed
class
jail/prison
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(c) Ms. Kim is in the hospital.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(c) Ms. Kim is in the hospital.
American English = in the hospital
British English = in hospital

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(d) Roger is in the kitchen.

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(d) Roger is in the kitchen.
the kitchen
the classroom
the hall
my bedroom
in +

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(e) Nathan is in Athens.
in +
cities
states/provinces
countries
continents
in Athens
in Vermont
in Spain
in Europe
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE

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(f) A: Where’s Inga?
B: She isn’t here. She’s at the library.
usauta lilsy used with
the post office
the bank
the bookstore
the park
the theater
the
restaurant
the football
stadium
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE

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PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
(g) Len is at the store.
Bea is in the store.

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Where do you live?
I live ___ in
Colombia.
I live ___ in
Cali, Colombia.
I live ___ on
Quince Street.
I live ___ at
234 Quince Street.
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on
in
at

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I live __
Moscow.
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Where do
you live?
in on
in
at

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Where do on
you live?
I live __
East Street.
on
in
at

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Where do
you live?
at
I live __ 556
Main Street.
on
in
at

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Is Len here?
No, he’s __ the store.
at
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at
in

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Where’s Cindy?
She’s __ the garage.
in
at
in

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Is Lynn okay?
No, she’s __ the hospital.
in
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at
in

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
The girl is beside
her mother.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(a) The girl is beside her mother.
(b) The girl is next to her mother.
(c) The girl is near her mother.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(d) Katie is between her brothers.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(e) The girl is far away from the house.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(f) The glass is on the table.
(g) The glass is on top of the table.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(h) The square is under the triangle.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(i) The square is above the triangle.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(j) The circle is around the triangle.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(k) The couple is in back of the car.
(l ) The couple is behind the car.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(m) The child is in the back of the car.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(n) The man is in front of the car.

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MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(o) The driver is in the front of the car.

95. MORE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: A LIST
(p) The letter is in the middle of the circle.
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H

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The star is _b_e_tw_e_e_n_ the triangles.

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The star is _a_b_o_v_e the triangle.

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The star is _u_n_d_e_r the triangle.

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The moon is _fa_r_ a_w_a_y_ _fr_o_m_ the earth.

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WOULD LIKE
I would like a glass of water.

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(a) I’m thirsty. I want a glass of water.
(b) I’m thirsty. I would like a glass of water.
would like
want
WOULD LIKE
same meaning
more polite

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(c) I would like
You would like
She would like
He would like
We would like
They would like
a hamburger.
WOULD LIKE
woliukled no final -s

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(d) CONTRACTIONS
I’d
you’d
she’d
he’d
we’d
they’d
= I would
= you would
= she would
= he would
= we would
= they would
WOULD LIKE

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WOULD LIKE + INFINITIVE
WOULD LIKE
(e) I would like to eat lunch.
WOULD + SUBJECT + LIKE
(f) Would you like to eat lunch?
QUESTIONS:
would before subject

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WOULD LIKE
(g) Yes, I would.
I would like to eat lunch.
used alone with would like questions
not contracted

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would like
Miriam wants a rose.
Miriam ______________.
(contraction)
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would like a rose
Miriam_’d_ l_ik_e_ _a_ r_o_s_e_.

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would like
They want flowers too.
They _______________.
(contraction)
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would like flowers
They_’d_ l_ik_e_ _flo_w__e_rs_.

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Sami: Do you want a rose?
Ming-Fa: Yes, I do. Thank you.
Sami: ____________
a rose?
Ming-Fa: Yes, ______ a rose.
I’d like
(contraction)
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would like
Would you like

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WOULD LIKE vs. LIKE
I would like to play soccer.

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WOULD LIKE vs. LIKE
(a) I would like to play soccer.
(b) I like to play soccer.

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WOULD LIKE vs. LIKE
(a) I would like to play soccer.
now or in the future
(b) I like to play soccer.
Want to
Enjoy
always, usually, often

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would like
would like
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like
She _________ to visit the moon.

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Do you _________ like
to go to the beach?
would like
like

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would like
like
Someday, I ________ to be a scientist.
would like

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The End
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