Introduction
Like as a verb is used to express things we enjoy and take pleasure in.
Like can also be used as a preposition to make questions.
Form
The word like can be used in different ways to form questions.
Example
- What do you like doing?
- What does she like doing in her spare time?
- What is the weather like?
- What is Peter like?
- What does the house look like?
- What does she look like?
- What would you like to do this Thursday?
- What would you like to eat?
Use
We use like to make questions about:
- hobbies;
- personality or the characteristics of something;
- physical appearance (with the verb to look);
- preferences.
Summary
Like is used to make questions about hobbies, personality or the characteristics of something, physical appearance (with the verb to look) and preferences.
For example:
— “What does the guest room look like?” = Like is used to ask about the appearance of the room.
Let’s revise this content within the {Form} section. Take a look at the {Example} section that shows its use within a context.