Would Like: A1 Exercises

Every answer with the reason behind it. Read the explanation for the ones you got right as well — that is where you find out whether you were right for the right reason.

Multiple choice questions — answers

1. I ___ a table for two, please. → would like

Would like is followed directly by a noun, and the form never changes for the subject.

2. ___ you like something to drink? → Would

Would you like is the standard English offer.

3. She'd like ___ the manager, please. → to speak to

Would like takes to plus the base verb, never the -ing form.

4. Which sentence is a polite order in a café? → I'd like a coffee, please.

Would like plus please is how an order is made politely in English.

5. Would you like ___ cake? → some

Offers take some rather than any, because the speaker expects a yes.

6. He ___ like to work abroad one day. → would

Would has one form for every subject, with no third-person -s.

7. "Would you like a biscuit?" — "___" → Yes, please.

Yes, please is the complete and standard acceptance in English.

8. What is the difference between "I like tea" and "I'd like tea"? → The first is a general preference, the second is a request now

Like states a permanent preference; would like asks for something at this moment.

9. ___ like to join us for dinner? → Would you

Would you like to plus a verb is the standard English invitation.

10. Which sentence is correct? → I would like to go home.

Would like takes the infinitive with to; the -ing form belongs after plain like.

11. We'd like ___ a room for two nights. → to book

To plus the base verb follows would like.

12. I ___ like to drive in this weather. → wouldn't

The negative of would like is wouldn't like, with the infinitive after it.

13. "Would you like more coffee?" — "___" → No, thank you.

No, thank you is the complete polite refusal.

14. Which question is correctly formed? → Would you like a drink?

Would is already an auxiliary and makes the question by moving to the front.

15. My daughter ___ like to study medicine. → would

Would never takes an -s, whatever the subject.

16. ___ you like me to carry that for you? → Would

Would you like me to is the polite way of offering help.

17. Which sentence expresses a future ambition? → I'd like to travel around Asia.

Would like to is used for things you want but have not yet arranged.

18. We ___ two tickets for the eight o'clock show. → would like

Would like plus a noun is the standard way of asking at a ticket office.

19. "I'd love to come, but I'm working." — What does "I'd love to" express? → A polite refusal with real interest

Would love is a warmer version of would like, and softening a refusal is one of its everyday uses.

20. Which offer sounds most natural? → Would you like some help?

Offers take some; any in an offer sounds doubtful rather than welcoming.

Fill-in-the-blank questions — answers

1. I'___ like the soup to start, please. → d

The contraction of would is 'd, and it is what you will hear almost every time.

2. ___ you like to sit by the window? → Would

The auxiliary moves to the front to make an offer or invitation.

3. She'd like ___ book a table for Friday evening. → to

Would like is followed by to plus the base verb, never by the -ing form.

4. Would you like ___ more bread with your meal? → some

Offers take some rather than any, because a yes is expected.

5. We'd ___ to see the wine list, please. → like

Would like is the polite request form; the base verb follows to.

6. I ___ like to live in a big city, personally. → wouldn't

The negative of would like is wouldn't like.

7. "Would you like a coffee?" — "Yes, ___." → please

Yes, please is the complete polite acceptance in English.

8. "Any dessert for either of us?" — "No, thank ___." → you

No, thank you is the complete polite refusal in English — a bare no sounds curt.

9. He'd like ___ learn Japanese before his trip. → to

The infinitive marker to is required after would like.

10. ___ your parents like to join us for lunch? → Would

Would moves to the front of the question, and it never changes for the subject.

11. I'd like two ___ to Manchester, please. → tickets

Would like is followed directly by the noun in a ticket-office request.

12. Would you like ___ to eat before the film? → something

Offers take the some- compound, even though the sentence is a question.

13. She ___ like to work in Berlin for a year. → would

Would has one form for every subject and never takes an -s.

14. ___ you like me to call you a taxi? → Would

Would you like me to is the polite formula for offering help.

15. We'd like ___ change our booking to Saturday. → to

To plus the base verb follows would like.

16. I'd ___ a glass of still water, please. → like

Would like plus a noun is the standard polite order.

17. Would you like ___ sugar in your tea? → some

Some is used in offers because it sounds welcoming; any would sound doubtful.

18. My son ___ like to be a pilot when he grows up. → would

Would like to is used for ambitions that have not been arranged yet.

19. I'd ___ to come, but I'm working on Saturday. → love

Would love is a warmer version of would like and is the standard way to soften a refusal.

20. ___ we like to book a room for two nights? → Would

The auxiliary comes first in the question, with like unchanged after the subject.

Sentence structure: word ordering — answers

1. Order a hot drink politely in a café. → I'd like a coffee, please.

Order a hot drink politely in a café.

2. Offer a guest a second helping at the table. → Would you like some more soup?

Offer a guest a second helping at the table.

3. Make a restaurant reservation for your group. → We'd like to book a table.

Make a restaurant reservation for your group.

4. Invite somebody to join your group. → Would you like to come with us?

Invite somebody to join your group.

5. Say what a woman wants at a reception desk. → She'd like to speak to the manager.

Say what a woman wants at a reception desk.

6. Give a negative opinion about a place. → I wouldn't like to live there.

Give a negative opinion about a place.

7. Offer a diner the list of dishes. → Would you like to see the menu?

Offer a diner the list of dishes.

8. Buy entry to a show. → I'd like two tickets for tonight.

Buy entry to a show.

9. Describe a man's ambition for the future. → He'd like to learn Spanish.

Describe a man's ambition for the future.

10. Offer your assistance politely. → Would you like me to help?

Offer your assistance politely.

11. Ask a waiter about splitting the bill. → We'd like to pay separately, please.

Ask a waiter about splitting the bill.

12. Choose a main course from a menu. → I'd like the chicken, please.

Choose a main course from a menu.

13. Invite somebody's family to an occasion. → Would your parents like to join us?

Invite somebody's family to an occasion.

14. State a woman's preference at a hotel. → She'd like a room with a view.

State a woman's preference at a hotel.

15. Ask a receptionist to move a booking. → I'd like to change my appointment.

Ask a receptionist to move a booking.

16. Offer a second portion of cake. → Would you like another slice?

Offer a second portion of cake.

17. Describe a couple's plan for the future. → They'd like to move to the countryside.

Describe a couple's plan for the future.

18. Ask politely for details at a college. → I'd like some information about the course.

Ask politely for details at a college.

19. Offer to take a note on the telephone. → Would you like to leave a message?

Offer to take a note on the telephone.

20. Tell a hotel how long you are booking. → We'd like to stay for three nights.

Tell a hotel how long you are booking.