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Using "Like" and "As" in English

The document provides examples and definitions for the prepositions "like" and "as" when used in comparisons. It then presents 20 sentences for the user to fill in the blanks with either "like" or "as" based on the rules and examples given. The answer key is then provided to check the user's work. The document serves as a learning exercise to distinguish between using "like" and "as" in comparing people, objects, actions and qualities.

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Using "Like" and "As" in English

The document provides examples and definitions for the prepositions "like" and "as" when used in comparisons. It then presents 20 sentences for the user to fill in the blanks with either "like" or "as" based on the rules and examples given. The answer key is then provided to check the user's work. The document serves as a learning exercise to distinguish between using "like" and "as" in comparing people, objects, actions and qualities.

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LIKE

AS
similar to: the same as.
preposition + noun/ noun / pronoun

E.g.: You look like your father.


I hate people like that.

express job, function of person or thing


preposition + noun / pronoun
E.g.: Last summer I worked as a waiter in a caf.
conjunction followed by subject + verb
E.g.: You never do as I say!
comparison
E.g.: It isnt as expensive as I thought.

A. Put as or like into each gap.

1. Please finish the work ___________ soon ___________ possible.


2. This medicine tastes ___________ lemon.
3. He went to the same primary school ___________ I did.
4. Hes really clever, ___________ his dad!
5. Whats the new teacher ___________?
6. My little brother looks just ___________ me.
7. I have no patience for people ___________ her!
8. What I beautiful winter day, its just ___________ spring.
9. Morris eats ___________ a horse. Youd better make more food.
10.I have a cell phone ___________ yours.
[Link] everything back ___________ it was.
[Link] head feels ___________ it is going to explode.
[Link] so fast, he runs ___________ the wind.
14.A lion isnt ___________ fast ___________ a cheetah.
15.___________ your friend, I advise you to think again.
16.I have done the work, ___________ we agreed.
[Link] dont like fighting, ___________ me.
[Link] is too much crime in Brazil, ___________ in South Africa.
[Link] need a great leader ___________ Nelson Mandela.
20.___________ you can see, I have finished.

LIKE

AS
similar to: the same as.
preposition + noun/ noun / pronoun

E.g.: You look like your father.


I hate people like that.

express job, function of person or thing


preposition + noun / pronoun
E.g.: Last summer I worked as a waiter in a caf.
conjunction followed by subject + verb
E.g.: You never do as I say!
comparison
E.g.: It isnt as expensive as I thought.

A. Put as or like into each gap.

1. Please finish the work ___________ soon ___________ possible.


2. This medicine tastes ___________ lemon.
3. He went to the same primary school ___________ I did.
4. Hes really clever, ___________ his dad!
5. Whats the new teacher ___________?
6. My little brother looks just ___________ me.
7. I have no patience for people ___________ her!
8. What I beautiful winter day, its just ___________ spring.
9. Morris eats ___________ a horse. Youd better make more food.
10.I have a cell phone ___________ yours.
[Link] everything back ___________ it was.
[Link] head feels ___________ it is going to explode.
[Link] so fast, he runs ___________ the wind.
14.A lion isnt ___________ fast ___________ a cheetah.
15.___________ your friend, I advise you to think again.
16.I have done the work, ___________ we agreed.
[Link] dont like fighting, ___________ me.
[Link] is too much crime in Brazil, ___________ in South Africa.
[Link] need a great leader ___________ Nelson Mandela.
20.___________ you can see, I have finished.

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