We took an umbrella with us because it looked (as if) it was going to rain You look (as if) you've been in a fight It sounds (as if) they're having an argument It looks (as if) there's been an accident.
If I take "as if" away, will they have the same meaning?
Top answer
If you take "as if" away, the sentences won't be correct.
— Philip
If you take "as if" away, the sentences won't be correct.
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