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As vs Like Exercise
Note: While 'as' and 'like' are often confused, they have different grammatical functions. 'As' is used for functions, roles, or when things are equal, while 'like' is used for comparisons between different things.
Choose 'as' or 'like' to complete each sentence
1. She works __________ a teacher at the local school.
"As" is correct because it refers to her actual job or role. We use "as" for someone's real identity or function.
Correct: She works as a teacher. (She is a teacher)
Incorrect: She works like a teacher. (This would imply she's not really a teacher but behaves similarly)
2. Your sister looks just __________ you when you were her age.
"Like" is correct because it's making a comparison between two different people (your sister and you).
Correct: She looks like you. (Comparison between two people)
Incorrect: She looks as you. (Grammatically wrong in this context)
3. __________ I mentioned earlier, we need to revise our strategy.
"As" is correct because it's used to mean "in the way that" or "in the capacity of" in this context.
Correct: As I said before... (Standard phrase)
Incorrect: Like I said before... (Informal and considered incorrect in formal writing)
4. This tastes __________ chocolate, but it's actually carob.
"Like" is correct because it's making a comparison between two different things (this product and chocolate).
Correct: It tastes like chocolate. (Comparison between two different things)
Incorrect: It tastes as chocolate. (Would imply it actually is chocolate)
5. He's been acting __________ the manager since she left.
Both can be correct but with different meanings:
- "As" means he's actually performing the manager's duties officially
- "Like" means he's behaving similarly to how a manager would, but may not have the official role
6. __________ your doctor, I recommend more exercise.
"As" is correct because it refers to the speaker's actual role (they are the doctor).
Correct: As your doctor... (I am your doctor)
Incorrect: Like your doctor... (Would imply I'm not your doctor but giving similar advice)
7. She sings __________ an angel.
"Like" is correct because it's making a comparison (her singing is similar to an angel's).
Correct: She sings like an angel. (Comparison)
Incorrect: She sings as an angel. (Would imply she actually is an angel)
8. __________ expected, the results were positive.
"As" is correct because it's a fixed expression meaning "in the way that was expected."
Correct: As expected... (Standard phrase)
Incorrect: Like expected... (Not used in this context)
Grammar Summary: As vs Like
When to use AS:
- For someone's job or function: "She works as a nurse."
- To mean "in the capacity of": "As your friend, I advise caution."
- In fixed expressions: "As you know", "As I said"
- To show things are equal: "It's not as good as the original."
When to use LIKE:
- For comparisons between different things: "She looks like her mother."
- To give examples: "I enjoy sports like tennis and basketball."
- To describe characteristics: "It smells like flowers."
- In informal speech to mean "as if": "It looks like it's going to rain."
Special Cases:
"What does your father do as a job?" (Correct - asking about actual role)
"What's your father's job like?" (Correct - asking about the nature of the job)
"He works as a consultant." (Correct - stating his actual job)
"He works like a consultant." (Could mean he's not officially a consultant but works similarly)
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