Like and As Flashcards
Like = “sim____to”, “the s__ as”. You cannot use as in this way.
Like = “similar to”, “the same as”. In such sentences below, like is a preposition. So it is followed by a noun, a pronoun or -ing .
- ‘What does Sandra do?’ ‘She’s a teacher, like me.’ (not as me)
- Be careful! The floor has
- What a beautiful house! Ifs like a palace. (not as a palace)
- been polished. It’s like walking on ice. (not as walking)
You can also say’ … Like (somebody/something) doing something’:
- ‘What’s that noise?’ ‘lt sounds like a baby crying.’
Sometimes like = for ex____.
Sometimes like = for example.
- I enjoy water sports, like surfing, scuba diving and water-skiing.
You can also use such as (= for example):
- I enjoy water sports, such as surfing, scuba diving and water-skiing.
As = in the s___ way as, or in the s___ condition as. We use as before subject + verb.
As = in the s___ way as, or in the s___ condition as. We use as before subject + verb.
- I didn’t move anything. I left everything as it was.
- You should have done it as I showed you.
We also use like in this way:
- I left everything like it was.
Compare as and like:
- You should have done it as I showed you. (or like I showed you = subject + verb)
- You should have done it like this. (not as this)
Note that we say as usual / as always:
- You’re late as usual.
- As always, Nick was the first to complain.
Sometimes as (+ subject + verb) has o___ meanings.
Sometimes as (+ subject + verb) has o___ meanings. For example, after do:
- You can do as you like. (= do what you like)
- They did as they promised. (= They did what they promised.)
We also say as you know / as I said / as she expected / as I thought etc. :
- As you know, it’s Emma’s birthday next week. (=you know this already)
- Andy failed his driving test, as he expected. (=he expected this before)
Like is not usual in these expressions, except with say (like I said):
- As I said yesterday, I’m sure we can solve the problem. or like I said yesterday …
As can also be a preposition, but the meaning is d____ from like.
As can also be a preposition, but the meaning is different from like.
- As a taxi driver, I spend most of my working life in a car. (I am a taxi driver, that is my job)
- Everyone wants me to drive them toplaces. I’m like a taxi driver. (I’m not a taxi driver, but I’m like one)
As (preposition) = in the pos___ of, in the f___ of etc.
As (preposition) = in the pos___ of, in the f___ of etc.
- Many years ago I worked as a photographer. (not like a photographer)
- Many words, for example ‘work’ and ‘rain’, can be used as verbs or nouns.
- London is fine as a place to visit, but I wouldn’t like to live there.
- The news of the tragedy came as a great shock.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Do you think Lisa looks as her mother?
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Do you think Lisa looks like her mother?
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Tim gets on my nerves. I can’t stand people as him.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Tim gets on my nerves. I can’t stand people like him.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Why didn’t you do it as I told you to do it?
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Why didn’t you do it as I told you to do it? OK
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Brian is a student, as most of his friends.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
Brian is a student, like most of his friends.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
As I said before, I’m thinking of changing my job.
Like or as? Correct the sentence if it necessary.
As I said before, I’m thinking of changing my job. OK
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
I’ve been playing tennis for years, but I still play (beginner) ____.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
I’ve been playing tennis for years, but I still play like a beginner.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
Marion once had a part-time job (a tour guide) ____.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
Marion once had a part-time job as a tour guide.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
I wonder what that building is. lt looks (a church) _____.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
I wonder what that building is. lt looks like a church.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
My brother gave me this watch (a birthday present) ____ a long t ime ago.
Complete the sentence using like or as + the following.
My brother gave me this watch as a birthday present a long t ime ago.
