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I like to read a book before going to bed.

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Sentence

Narrator

I like to read a book before going to bed.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should try reading a book before bed to relax.

Describing Habits

My nightly routine includes reading a chapter or two before sleep.

Asking About Others

Do you like to read before going to sleep?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I didn't read before bed, I'd have trouble falling asleep.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I enjoy perusing a book prior to retiring for the night.

Casual

I love reading a book before I hit the hay.

Simpler English

I read a book before bed.

Phrases to learn

read a book

To engage in the activity of reading a book.

before going to bed

Just prior to retiring to sleep.