WouldLike,WouldPrefer,WouldRather.pptVIP

Grammar Presentation ? Would like ? Would prefer ? Would rather 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 June wedding. “Would like” can be used for either present or future desires. Present Tense (or general) desires: I would like a house by the ocean. They would like to improve their English. The students would like to take a break. The FORM of would like In the expression would like, which word is an auxiliary and which word is a verb? Auxiliary = Verb = 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 paying job. 2. They want to buy a new car soon. 3. I want a new, more comfortable sofa. Would prefer Would rather We use the modal expressions “would prefer” and “would rather” to talk about our preferences in English. These two expression mean the same thing and are synonyms for the verb “prefer.” As with “would like,” “would prefer” and “would rather” can be used for present or future preferences. Here are some Examples . . . The formsof would prefer would rather Would Prefer: Would prefer can be used with either a noun or a verb: They would prefer coffee. They would prefer to drink coffee. The negativeof “would prefer” Use would prefer NOT + infinitive Examples . . . They would prefer NOT to drive because they don’t know this area well. She would prefer NOT to take classes in the afternoon. The morning is more convenient for her to study. 2. Would Ra