LIKE vs. AS (2)
03 / 04 / 2013
LIKE vs. AS (2): meaning and examples
Good morning!
Today we will continue explaining the difference between the words LIKE and AS.
Today's 1st structure is: AS subject verb
We use AS, followed by a clause (subject verb) to mean 'in this way'. The meaning is the same as our examples from yesterday's Daily Vitamin (LIKE noun) but the grammatical structure is different.
Example 1
Ralph doesn't drive as* I do. He drives very fast and I drive slowly.
*Like is often used in these types of sentence in informal English. (see Example 2)
Example 2 (Informal)
Ralph doesn't drive like I do. He drives very fast and I drive slowly.
Today's 2nd structure is: AS adjective/adverb AS
We often use the as...as structure to compare the quality of two things.
Example 3
Nobody in the family can cook as well as my mother. Her homemade meals are wonderful!
Example 4
You are acting as intrusive as my boss! Except that you are NOT my boss, so please mind your own business!
We will continue with this topic tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Today we will continue explaining the difference between the words LIKE and AS.
Today's 1st structure is: AS subject verb
We use AS, followed by a clause (subject verb) to mean 'in this way'. The meaning is the same as our examples from yesterday's Daily Vitamin (LIKE noun) but the grammatical structure is different.
Example 1
Ralph doesn't drive as* I do. He drives very fast and I drive slowly.
*Like is often used in these types of sentence in informal English. (see Example 2)
Example 2 (Informal)
Ralph doesn't drive like I do. He drives very fast and I drive slowly.
Today's 2nd structure is: AS adjective/adverb AS
We often use the as...as structure to compare the quality of two things.
Example 3
Nobody in the family can cook as well as my mother. Her homemade meals are wonderful!
Example 4
You are acting as intrusive as my boss! Except that you are NOT my boss, so please mind your own business!
We will continue with this topic tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
