Preview（腕試し）

Atsuko: Kanako, would you like a piece of chocolate?

Kanako: No, thank you. I don't really care for chocolate.

Kanako:

A. loves chocolate

B. sometimes eats chocolate

C. doesn't like chocolate

D. often takes care of chocolate

　

Quick Glossary （用語辞典）

negative = 否定の

　

Examples（例文）

One meaning of this idiom is "to like something." It's usually used in negative sentences and questions (especially offers).

I really didn't care for the movie Titanic -- it was too long and too romantic for me.

Would you care for another cup of coffee?

Another meaning of care for is "to take care of" something or someone.

Katherine cared for her sick aunt for several weeks.

(Katherine took care of her sick aunt for several weeks.)

　

Exercises （練習）Type the proper form of the idiom "care for" in the box.

1. I have never pickled plums. They don't taste bad, but they don't really taste very good, either.

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2. Sally has to Chuck's dog while Chuck is at summer camp.

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