...if you want/like (to)

[Topstudent]

Mom: So, what do you want to do today?
Five-year-old daughter: I don't know.
Mom: Dad and I thought we could go for a walk in the woods after breakfast if you want/like (to).
Five-year-old daughter: Okay.

1) Are 'want' and 'like' equally natural here?
2) Would you add 'to' or not?

 

[5jj]

... if you want (to).
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1) Are 'want' and 'like' equally natural here?

Yes. So is ... if you'd like.

2) Would you add 'to' or not?

I wouldn't, but there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[Rover_KE]

You had (too) in your thread title, Topstudent. I've corrected it..

 

[Skrej]

I'm not sure why, but 'to' doesn't work with 'like' for me. I'd have to change it to 'if you would like to', which I'd contract to 'if you'd like to'. However, I don't require that modal for 'want'.

I realize that's inconsistent, and I can't say why.

 

[jutfrank]

I'm not sure why, but 'to' doesn't work with 'like' for me.

Right—'if you like to' is wrong. It has to be just 'if you like'. I see it as a fixed expression.

 

[emsr2d2]

To add "to", it needs to be "... if you'd like [to]". Like jutfrank, I consider "if you like" a fixed expression.