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Believer Posted 20 years ago
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as if
Hi,
If I am using the phrase "as if," should I automatically assume it is going to be in the subjective mood?
as if I were a noble being
If I am using the phrase "as if," should I automatically assume it is going to be in the subjective mood?
as if I were a noble being
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Not necessarily. That depends on the context. Sometimes “as if” is used in place of “like”.
- Not necessarily.
- That depends on the context.
- Sometimes “as if” is used in place of “like”.
- For examples, Maria is coming late, isn’t she?
- Yes, it looks as if ( like ) she is not coming Do you hear the loud music next door?
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Not necessarily. That depends on the context. Sometimes “as if” is used in place of “like”.
For examples,
Maria is coming late, isn’t she? Yes, it looks as if (like) she is not coming
Do you hear the loud music next door? It so
For examples,
Maria is coming late, isn’t she? Yes, it looks as if (like) she is not coming
Do you hear the loud music next door? It so
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Are those examples also expressing the subjective stance of the speakers?
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Hi I'm Zara
How about "As in" what is that mean ? I can't search that word in dictionary will u please explain it to me ?
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How about "As in" what is that mean ? I can't search that word in dictionary will u please explain it to me ?
Thanks
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