Things I like and things I don't
Angleščina · 7. razred
We use different verbs and phrases to talk about our hobbies, food, and school subjects. This lesson shows you how to express your feelings and interests in English.
Ključni pojmi
- Gerund
- The -ing form of a verb used after words like like, love, or hate.
- Can't stand
- A strong phrase used when you really do not like or cannot tolerate something.
- Prefer
- To like one thing more than another thing.
- Fond of
- Being enthusiastic or very happy about something you like.
- Keen on
- Another way to say you are interested in or like an activity.
Vocabulary for Likes and Dislikes
To express that you like something, you can use verbs ranging from 'quite like' to 'love'. If you do not like something, you can use phrases like 'don't mind', 'hate', or 'can't stand'. Using different words like 'enjoy' or 'fond of' makes your English sound more natural.
- Use 'love' for things you adore and 'can't stand' for things you really dislike.
- The phrase 'don't mind' means something is okay or does not bother you.
- Use 'prefer' when you are comparing two different things.
The -ing Form and Present Simple
When two verbs are used together, the second verb must end in -ing, which is called the gerund. For example, you must say 'I like playing' instead of 'I like play'. In the Present Simple, remember to add an 's' for the third person singular, such as 'He likes chocolate'.
- Verbs like love, enjoy, and hate are followed by the -ing form.
- Use 'doesn't' for negative sentences with he, she, and it.
- Use 'Do' or 'Does' to ask questions about preferences.
Talking About Interests
There are many ways to describe what you are interested in or fond of. You can say 'I am interested in photography' or 'My favorite hobby is cycling'. If you aren't a big fan of something, you can say you are 'not very keen on' it.
- Use 'interested in' or 'fond of' to talk about your hobbies.
- The word 'favorite' describes the hobby you like the most.
- Phrases like 'keen on' help you avoid repeating the word 'like'.
Zanimivosti
- You should never say 'I like play football'; the correct way is 'I like playing football'.
- Using 'I can't stand' is a much stronger way to express dislike than just saying 'I don't like'.
Povzetek
English offers many verbs like 'love', 'enjoy', and 'hate' to express feelings. Always remember to use the -ing form for the second verb and follow Present Simple rules for he, she, and it.
Pogosta vprašanja
Kaj se naučimo pri temi Things I like and things I don't?
We use different verbs and phrases to talk about our hobbies, food, and school subjects. This lesson shows you how to express your feelings and interests in English.
Kaj je gerund?
The -ing form of a verb used after words like like, love, or hate.
Kaj je can't stand?
A strong phrase used when you really do not like or cannot tolerate something.
Kaj je prefer?
To like one thing more than another thing.
Kako na kratko povzamemo temo Things I like and things I don't?
English offers many verbs like 'love', 'enjoy', and 'hate' to express feelings. Always remember to use the -ing form for the second verb and follow Present Simple rules for he, she, and it.
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