Use:
We can use several different words and phrases in English to talk about things we like and dislike.
We can use several different words and phrases in English to talk about things we like and dislike.
- like love enjoy
- don’t mind
- dislike hate can’t stand
Form:
After these words you can use a noun or a verb in the –ing form.
After these words you can use a noun or a verb in the –ing form.
I like water. I like swimming.
I love sports. I love running.
We enjoy good food. We enjoy eating out.
I love sports. I love running.
We enjoy good food. We enjoy eating out.
I don’t mind housework. I don’t mind cooking.
I dislike buses. I dislike waiting.
I hate housework I hate cleaning.
I can’t stand planes. I can’t stand flying.
I hate housework I hate cleaning.
I can’t stand planes. I can’t stand flying.
Spelling rules
Remember the spelling rules when you make the –ing form.
Remember the spelling rules when you make the –ing form.
- If a verb ends in e, delete the e before you add –ing.
have => I love having breakfast in bed.
- If a verb ends one vowel and one consonant, double the consonant.
swim => I don’t like swimming.
Exceptions: words that end in w or y.
row => I love rowing.
sew => I don’t like rowing.
play => I like playing football.
row => I love rowing.
sew => I don’t like rowing.
play => I like playing football.
Other exceptions:
iron => My mum hates ironing.
open => I don’t mind opening the window for you.
iron => My mum hates ironing.
open => I don’t mind opening the window for you.
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