Learn English – Difference between “I’d like to” and “I’d like that”
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What is the difference between them?
What is the rule for usage of them?
Are they the same?
Best Answer
Perhaps you could give more complete examples.
"I'd like to ..." could be followed by a description of something that you would like to do. For example, "I'd like to swim the English Channel."
It could also be a response to a question about things that you have done, to express the idea that you have not done it but want to. "Have you ever swum the English Channel?" "No, but I'd like to." Or it could be a positive response to an invitation. "Perhaps you and I could swim the English Channel tomorrow?" "Oh, I'd like to."
"I'd like that." is a complete sentence. It means essentially the same thing as my last example above. "Perhaps you and I could swim the English Channel tomorrow?" "Oh, I'd like that."
They are different words with different meanings, except in colloquial language (slang), where they are often used interchangeably.
1) Usage of 'them': it's the accusative form of 'they' (3rd person plural) so use it in sentences where a 3rd party (someone/some people separate to 'they') is doing an action to 'they'.
Usage of 'these'/'those': they are demonstrative pronouns - the plurals of 'this' and 'that' - so use them to demonstrate something. 'These' is used for items that are in some way closer, more related, or in another way are the more important items of a sentence.
2) Examples of 'them': "John was asked what he thought of them."; "After I gave them a detention, I told them that they weren't making enough effort."
Examples of 'these'/'those': "Why are you trying those shoes on? These ones are much cheaper."; "Those people are silly, these are clever."
Hope this is clear enough and helps! If it does, an upvote and/or accept wouldn't go amiss!
They are different, "nice to see you" implies that you have already met or seen the person before. "Nice to meet you" means that it is your first time being introduced to that person.
"Nice to see you, it's been a while since we last met."
"Nice to meet you, what's your name?"
Another phrase that is commonly used is "Nice to see you again". It is interchangeable with "Nice to see you".
"Nice to see you again, it's been a while since we last met."
Best Answer
Perhaps you could give more complete examples.
"I'd like to ..." could be followed by a description of something that you would like to do. For example, "I'd like to swim the English Channel."
It could also be a response to a question about things that you have done, to express the idea that you have not done it but want to. "Have you ever swum the English Channel?" "No, but I'd like to." Or it could be a positive response to an invitation. "Perhaps you and I could swim the English Channel tomorrow?" "Oh, I'd like to."
"I'd like that." is a complete sentence. It means essentially the same thing as my last example above. "Perhaps you and I could swim the English Channel tomorrow?" "Oh, I'd like that."