Would Like With Adverbs Of Frequency

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Hello everyone,Is it correct to use "would like" with adverbs of frequency as follows?1. He would like to play football every day.2. I would like to play football every day.3. I usually would like to play football.4. He always would like to play foootball.Regards,Joseph

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Joseph A
Hello everyone,
Is it correct to use "would like" with adverbs of frequency as follows?
1. He would like to play football every day.
2. I would like to play football every day.
3. I usually would like to play football.
4. He always would like to play foootball.
Regards,
Joseph

1. He would like [to play football every day].
OK. The adverb goes with the activity that is wanted.

2. I would like [to play football every day].
OK. The adverb goes with the activity that is wanted.

3. [ I usually would like] to play football.
Anomalous. The adverb goes with the wanting.
Native expressions for the same idea:
I usually feel like playing football.
I'm usually in the mood [to play football / for football].

4. [He always would like] to play football.
Anomalous. The adverb goes with the wanting.
Native expressions for the same idea:
He always feels like playing football.
He's always in the mood [to play football / for football].

CJ

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