English grammar
Like, likes
Say what you like and don't like.
From the scene I like Madrid
In short
Put the person first: I like Madrid. Only he or she changes the verb: she likes.
- I / you like
- he / she likes
- question Do you like...?
- negative I don't like...
Your turn
Which one goes with he / she?
Options: likes · like · Do you like...?
Show answer
he / she → likes
How it works
In English the person comes first: I like Madrid (not "me like").
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
I (blank) the squares.
Clue: I
Options: likes · like
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I like the squares.
Me gustan las plazas.
Good to know
Like stays the same for one thing or many: I like the square, I like the squares.
Good to know
Only he / she changes: she likes. Ask with Do you like...? Say no with I don't like...
I / you like
Nuria
Yes, I like it a lot.
Sí, me gusta mucho.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Yes, I (blank) it a lot.
Options: likes · Do you like · like
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Nuria
Yes, I like it a lot.
Sí, me gusta mucho.
he / she likes
Your turn
What goes with likes?
Options: question · he / she · I / you
Show answer
likes → he / she
question Do you like...?
Javi
Do you like the heat?
¿Te gusta el calor?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) the heat?
Options: Likes · I don't like · Do you like
Show answer
Javi
Do you like the heat?
¿Te gusta el calor?
negative I don't like...
Nuria
No, I don't like the heat.
No, no me gusta el calor.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
No, (blank) the heat.
Options: I don't like · Likes · Do you like
Show answer
Nuria
No, I don't like the heat.
No, no me gusta el calor.
Common mistake
Not Does or Are here. Javi asks Nuria.
Do you like the heat?
¿Te gusta el calor?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| I / you | like |
|---|---|
| he / she | likes |
| question | Do you like...? |
| negative | I don't like... |
More lines from the story
- NuriaI like the squares.Me gustan las plazas.
- JaviWell, I like the heat.A mí me gusta el calor.
- JaviNuria, do you like Madrid?Nuria, ¿te gusta Madrid?