LESSON 3 I DON’T LIKE TO PLAY GOLF.

Teaching Materials: Using "Like to" and "Can"

1. Using "Like to"

"Like to" is used to express preferences or habits.

Structure for Positive Sentences:

Subject + like(s) to + verb + object

Examples:

  • I like to read books.
  • She likes to play tennis.
  • They like to cook dinner.

Structure for Negative Sentences:

Subject + do/does + not + like to + verb + object

Examples:

  • I do not like to read books.
  • She does not like to play tennis.
  • They do not like to cook dinner.

Structure for Questions:

Do/Does + subject + like to + verb + object?

Examples:

  • Do I like to read books?
  • Does she like to play tennis?
  • Do they like to cook dinner?

2. Using "Can"

"Can" is used to express ability or permission.

Structure for Positive Sentences:

Subject + can + verb + object

Examples:

  • I can swim fast.
  • He can speak French.
  • They can solve the problem.

Structure for Negative Sentences:

Subject + cannot/can't + verb + object

Examples:

  • I cannot swim fast.
  • He cannot speak French.
  • They cannot solve the problem.

Structure for Questions:

Can + subject + verb + object?

Examples:

  • Can I swim fast?
  • Can he speak French?
  • Can they solve the problem?

Table Summary

Sentence Type

"Like to" Structure

Example

"Can" Structure

Example

Positive

Subject + like(s) to + verb + object

She likes to dance.

Subject + can + verb + object

He can drive a car.

Negative

Subject + do/does + not + like to + verb + object

She does not like to dance.

Subject + cannot/can't + verb + object

He cannot drive a car.

Question

Do/Does + subject + like to + verb + object?

Does she like to dance?

Can + subject + verb + object?

Can he drive a car?

Practice Exercises

  1. Positive Sentences: Complete the sentences using "like to" or "can."
    • (They / like to / go hiking)
    • (I / can / speak Spanish)
    • (She / like to / bake cakes)
  2. Negative Sentences: Rewrite the sentences in the negative form using "like to" or "can."
    • (I like to play soccer.) → I do not like to play soccer.
    • (They can solve the problem.) → They cannot solve the problem.
    • (He likes to travel.) → He does not like to travel.
  3. Questions: Form questions using "like to" or "can."
    • (You / like to / read books?) → Do you like to read books?
    • (She / can / swim?) → Can she swim?
    • (They / like to / watch movies?) → Do they like to watch movies?

 


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