The document provides examples of using the words "like", "as", "as if", and "as though" in different contexts in the English language. It shows how these words can be used to indicate examples, comparisons, jobs or occupations, reiterations of previous agreements or discussions, and hypothetical situations. The document cautions that in formal or written English, "like" should be avoided and "as if" or "as though" should be used instead when indicating someone looks a certain way.
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28th of October XB - Like, As, As if, As though.doc
The document provides examples of using the words "like", "as", "as if", and "as though" in different contexts in the English language. It shows how these words can be used to indicate examples, comparisons, jobs or occupations, reiterations of previous agreements or discussions, and hypothetical situations. The document cautions that in formal or written English, "like" should be avoided and "as if" or "as though" should be used instead when indicating someone looks a certain way.
The document provides examples of using the words "like", "as", "as if", and "as though" in different contexts in the English language. It shows how these words can be used to indicate examples, comparisons, jobs or occupations, reiterations of previous agreements or discussions, and hypothetical situations. The document cautions that in formal or written English, "like" should be avoided and "as if" or "as though" should be used instead when indicating someone looks a certain way.
Let’s buy something nice for his birthday, like a new iPod. (for example) Oh, she looks just like her mother! (to look like) When you are upset, you sound like your grandfather. (to sound like) Hmm, today I don’t feel like doing anything. (to feel like +V-ing) Like As I said, we are going to start our lesson soon. AS + S + V (As we discussed/ as we agreed, as he mentioned)
My father works as an engineer. (as + job)
As we agreed, let’s go ice skating. (as + S + V) He acts as if nothing happened. (as if/ as though + S + V) She reacted as though everything is fine. You look as though you are worried. You look like you are worried. (in colloquial En, it’s acceptable, but in formal or written English, we need to use as if/ as though)