1	Different Uses of AS and LIKE Contenidos: 1. Uses of AS 2. Uses of LIKE 3. Exercises More information
2	Uses of AS It is a conjunction and introduces a clause, especially with verbs of speaking and knowing. “As you know”, “as I said”, “as she expected”, “as I thought”… Example: Do exactly as I say. It is used in comparisons: as …as. Example: He’s not as talented as his brother (is). It is used to talk about a job or function. Example: She works as a fashion model (She is a model). Example: I’m using this tin as an ashtray. AS is also a linking word: AS + IF = AS + THOUGH: It is used before a clause to say how something seems. Example: Tom looks really awful. He looks as if he’s been up all night. AS SOON AS = Immediately after. AS LONG AS = If, on condition that. AS = While. AS = Because. AS WELL= Too. Fixed expressions: As usual / as always Regard … as. Example: I regard her as my best friend. Now, try to do some exercises.
3	Uses of LIKE It is a preposition and is used before a noun or pronoun with the meaning: “similar to, the same as”. Example: He fought like a madman (but he’s not a madman) Example: She’s a teacher, like me. You can also say “like (sbody/sthing) doing something”. Example: It sounds like a baby crying. Sometimes LIKE = For example, such as. Example: Some sports, like motor racing, can be dangerous. In American English, and sometimes in informal spoken British English, LIKE can be used before a clause. Example: Let’s do it, like we agreed. Now, try to do some exercises.
4	AS & LIKE: EXERCISES CLICK ON THE CORRECT OPTION. It wasn’t so hard ___ I thought. a. like b. as Sarah works in here. She uses this room ____ her study. a. like b. as Matthew worked ____ a waiter last summer. a. like b. as The body sank ____ a stone to the bottom of the river. a. like b. as Do you mind using this saucer ____ a plate? a. like b. as Daniel spends money ____ it grows on trees. a. like b. as c. as if You look ____ your brother. a. like b. as