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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
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.
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.
“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
“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.
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
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.
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
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.
“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
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.