like vs as
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UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN, HUMANAS Y TECNOLOGÍAS
Escuela de Idiomas
THE USE OF LIKE AND AS
NAMES- Ronald Marroquín- Patricia Vinueza - Susana Novillo
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The use of like
Like = enjoyI like coffeeI like surfing the netPeter likes making pizza
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To be + like = describe personality/characteristicsWhat is he like? What does he/she look like?
It's beautiful in summer and there are a lot of famous beaches.
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Like = the same as This Coke tastes like PepsiHe speaks like a native speaker.
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LIKE+ NOUNHe looks like a handsomer
version of me.
NOUN PHRASE + MODIFIERHe is like a
younger brother who has known me all my life.
GERUND (NON-FINITE CLAUSE)Talking with him is like talking to
myself.
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“ADVERB”
Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something:
Go as fast as you can.It tasted like grape juice but not
as sweet.
USES OF AS
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“CONJUNCTION”
Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place:
Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd.
As she grew older, she kept more to herself.
While, just as, at the (same) time that, at the moment that.
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Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done:
They can do as they wish.She kissed him goodbye, as usual.
In the (same) way that, the (same) way, in the (same) manner that
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Used to add or interject a comment relating to the statement of a fact:
As you can see, I didn’t go after all.
Which, a fact which, something which.
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Because; since:
I must stop now as I have to go out.
There are concerns for her as she was ill before she vanished.
Seeing that, seeing as, considering that, in view of the fact that
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Even though:
Sweet as he is, he doesn’t pay his bills.
Try as he might, he failed to pull it off.
Although, though, in spite of the fact that, however.
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“PREPOSITION”
Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has:
It came as a shock.She got a job as a cook.
with the appearance of, in the character of
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EXERCISE:'Like' PhrasesBefore doing the exercise, can you guess what the correct 'like' sentence would be in these ten examples. Remember, you must use 'like‘
1. A: What ___? B: It's beautiful in summer and there are a lot of famous beaches.2. A: What ___? B: I like English. It’s an amazing language.3. A: ___? B: Yes please.4. A: What ___ tomorrow? B: I think it's going to be rainy and cold unfortunately.5. A: What ___? B: He’s tall and a little fat. I think he’s handsome.
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