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As If, As Though, As, The Way, Like

The document discusses different ways to express comparisons in English using "as if/as though", "as/the way", and "like". It provides examples of how each is used: 1) "as if/as though" is used to describe impressions about feelings or behavior. 2) "as/the way" is used to directly compare two things. 3) "like" can replace all other terms in an informal way. In summary, the document outlines three phrases for making comparisons in English and provides examples of their typical uses.

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As If, As Though, As, The Way, Like

The document discusses different ways to express comparisons in English using "as if/as though", "as/the way", and "like". It provides examples of how each is used: 1) "as if/as though" is used to describe impressions about feelings or behavior. 2) "as/the way" is used to directly compare two things. 3) "like" can replace all other terms in an informal way. In summary, the document outlines three phrases for making comparisons in English and provides examples of their typical uses.

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AS IF / AS THOUGH / AS / THE WAY / LIKE

1. AS IF / AS THOUGH = impressions about feelings or behavior.


ex.: He behaves [as if] he was a child.
They felt really happy [as if] they had won the contest.
She has been skipping class [as if] she isn’t in need of high grades.

She acts [as though] she didn't have a brain.


She felt really sad [as though] someone special had died.
She spent a lot of money while shopping as though she earned a lot.

2. AS / THE WAY = comparisons


ex.: He isn't hard-working [as] his sister.
She is so focused [the way] her brother is.
The Red Team is very determined [as] the Blue Team.
My friend has been trying to achieve her ambitions as she always has done.

3. LIKE = informal (can replace everything)


ex.: It seems [like] the job was made for me.
She cooks [like] a chef.

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