The verb "to like" is a commonly used verb in everyday American English. Using this verb will help you get to know the person and their interest about what they like. Here in this lesson you will learn not only how to conjugate this verb, but also create new phrases uses this verb. For example:
- I like her new car.
- He likes to be alone.
- They like ice cream.
Here are the conjugations:
Subject Pronoun + like
- I like
- You like
- We like
- They like
- You-all like
Using complete sentences:
- I like to run everyday.
- You like to eat cereal.
- We like beans and rice.
- They like apple juice.
- You-all like to play soccer.
Subject Pronoun / Object( It ) + likes
- He likes
- She likes
- It likes
Using complete sentences:
- He likes to sleep all day.
- She likes to eat pizza.
- It likes to turn on by itself.
* Note - When using the subject pronoun "It", "it" could be replaced by the name of an object, animal or thing. For example:
- The car likes to work sometimes.
- The dog likes to play fetch.
- It likes to rain during the winter.
Here, "The car" and "The dog", can replace the "it" subject pronoun. When using an object, insect or animal at the beginning of the sentence, always use the word "The" at the beginning of the sentence. For example:
- The cow likes to eat grass.
- The bug likes to be curious.
* Note - When using the subject pronoun in its plural form, "likes" becomes "like". For example:
- The cows like to eat grass.
- The bugs like to be curious.