Kate asked me if I liked(like) watching movies?

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keannu

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For your general preference in past questions, can you also say the present tense? I think it's possible.

ex)Kate asked me if I liked(like) watching movies.
 

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For your general preference in past questions, can you also say the present tense? I think it's possible.

ex)Kate asked me if I liked(like) watching movies.
It's better to adopt the practice of always backshifting - this is always acceptable, whereas using the present tense is not always suitable.
 

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For your general preference in past questions, can you also say the present tense? I think it's possible.

ex)Kate asked me if I liked(like) watching movies.
I agree with Raymott's advice (post #2), but you are right. The present tense is possible here.
 
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