These likes and dislikes exercises help you learn common English idioms and expressions to talk about what you love or hate doing.
1. Exercise 1: likes and dislikes
Which sentence best matches each picture?

He hates broccoli.

He detests travelling by plane.

He does not like garlic.

He cannot stand turnips.

She does not like doughnuts.

She has a penchant for cooking.

She is fond of dancing.

He likes jackfruit.

The baby hates cuddling.

The boy loves skydiving.
2. Multiple-choice questions
Choose the option that best matches each statement.
1. I can’t stand going to the gym.
I hate going to the gym.
2. Classical music makes me feel so calm.
I love classical music.
3. I have a strong aversion to Mathematics.
I can’t stand Mathematics.
4. I'm always looking forward to the weekend to play video games.
I’m passionate about video games.
5. I can’t stand horror movies.
Horror movies don’t float my boat.
6. She finds shopping therapeutic.
Shopping is her cup if tea.
7. He avoids social gatherings like the plague.
He’s not a big fan of crowds.
8. She likes muscular men.
She has a thing for muscular men.
3. Quiz: word scramble
Unscramble the mixed-up letters to find the correct word matching the provided hint.
Hint: Click the start button to begin.
Time left: 30s
3. idioms and expressions
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
I can’t bear eating broccoli; it tastes liketo me.
I can’t bear eating broccoli; it tastes like soap to me.
2. Kelly loves reading mystery novels, but for me, they’re just.
Kelly loves reading mystery novels, but for me, they’re just not my thing.
3. I can’t stand horror movies. They reallyme the wrong way.
I can’t stand horror movies. They really rub me the wrong way.
4. Jane adores watching romantic comedies, but they don’tmy boat.
Jane adores watching romantic comedies, but they don’t float my boat.
5. I’mspicy food.
I’m not into spicy food.
6. I don’t really care for reality TV shows; they just don’tmy interest.
I don’t really care for reality TV shows; they just don’t hold my interest.
7. I love the taste of chocolate, but my friend finds it too.
I love the taste of chocolate, but my friend finds it too rich.
8. I adore going to art museums, but my brother thinks it’s a.
I adore going to art museums, but my brother thinks it’s a snoozefest.
9. Sarah playing video games.
Sarah enjoys playing video games.
10. I can’tthe taste of cilantro.
I can’t stand the taste of cilantro.
4. Listening exercise
Listen to the recording and complete the sentences.
I really enjoy listening to jazz music. It’s always.
I really enjoy listening to jazz music. It’s always my cup of tea.
My sister loves roller coasters, but I can’t stand them. They’re just.
My sister loves roller coasters, but I can’t stand them. They’re just not up my alley.
I’m not into car racing. It really doesn’t.
I’m not into car racing. It really doesn’t float my boat.
Peter loves watching science fiction movies, but I find them boring. They just don’t.
Peter loves watching science fiction movies, but I find them boring. They just don’t tickle my fancy.
I adore red wine, but my friend hates it. It’s an.
I adore red wine, but my friend hates it. It’s an acquired taste.
I’m a huge fan of mountain hiking. It’s something that.
I’m a huge fan of mountain hiking. It’s something that captures my interest.
I enjoy classic movies, but my partner thinks they’re.
I enjoy classic movies, but my partner thinks they’re old hats.
I’ve always loved the smell of fresh coffee in the morning; it truly.
I’ve always loved the smell of fresh coffee in the morning; it truly ignites my senses.
I can’t get enough of watching nature documentaries; they’re feeding my.
I can’t get enough of watching nature documentaries; they’re feeding my appetite for knowledge.
5. Crossword puzzle
Test your likes and dislikes vocabulary by completing the crossword puzzle. The boxes will turn green when your answer is correct.6. Likes and dislikes worksheet
This worksheet contains multiple-choice questions to test your vocabulary skills.

- 1. The synonym of 'to hate' is 'to abhor'.
- 2. To grow out of something is to stop having an interest in something.
- 3. I can’t get enough of chocolate.
- 4. I’m starting to get bored with my job.
- 5. My son went off milk. What can I replace it with?
- 6. The more I listen to this song, the more it grows on me.
- 7. If you can’t bear something, you despise it.
- 8. She is crazy about gaming.
- 9. To love someone means to care for someone.