As/As if Versus Like

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Like versus as/as if/as though/such as - In casual speech people often use like when they should use as or as if.

Like should only be used when followed by a noun.

The clouds look like cotton balls.

As, as if, and as though join clauses.

It is going to rain today ~~like~~ as it did yesterday.
It looks ~~like~~ as if it is going to rain.
We ran between the buildings ~~like~~ as though it were already raining.

Such as is used before a list.

You will need to bring rain gear ~~like~~ such as an umbrella, a poncho, or boots.

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Directions:: Choose the word that best fills in the blank.

1.: I think your hair looks gold silk.
(like / as)
2.: It smells something died in your locker.
(like / as if)
3.: You ate gelato that tasted violets?
(like / as)
4.: You look you just got out of the shower.
(like / as though)
5.: That sounds your grandmother on the phone.
(like / as if)
6.: Your room smells you have a locker room under your bed.
(like / as if)
7.: That perfume smells orange blossoms and roses.
(like / as though)
8.: Snacks almonds, avocados, and watermelon are good for you.
(like / such as)
9.: I want to become a doctor my father did.
(like / as)
10.: It sounds there is a herd of elephants coming down the hall.
(like / as though)

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