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FutureFilms Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Like to draw vs like drawing

What is the diffrence between like to~ and like ing

I think two are similar but sometimes they are not

I like drawing = I enjoy drawing.

I like to draw = I want to draw now,(I don't want to do others, I'll draw)

I learned two are almost same
but I think they must have detail diffrence as like they have diffent forms on grammar
but I want to know detail diffrence about each expresson along the situations
  

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I like to draw does not mean I want to draw now . The wish to do it is expressed by I'd like to draw . Like to can be used for choices or habits: I like to draw pictures of people rather than of landscapes.

  • I like to draw does not mean I want to draw now .
  • The wish to do it is expressed by I'd like to draw .
  • Like to can be used for choices or habits: I like to draw pictures of people rather than of landscapes.
  • Like + -ing form can suggest general enjoyment: I like drawing.
  • It gives me the feeling that I can express myself visually.
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I like to draw does not mean I want to draw now. The wish to do it is expressed by I'd like to draw.

Like to can be used for choices or habits: I like to draw pictures of people rather than of landscapes.

Like + -ing form can suggest general enjoyment: I like drawing. It gives me the feeling that I can express myself visually.
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Thank you Thank you .does 'like to' can used choices mean this?-> when there are some activitys, Can i speak 'I like to draw' right?
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Would like = choices of an activity at some specific point in time

What would you like to do for the next hour?
a ) read a book
b ) surf the internet
c ) draw a picture
d ) play with your iPhone

I would like to draw a picture. (You want to draw during the next hour.)

do like = general preference of an activity (not related to time)

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