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Victo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Like vs. as
If an independent clause follows 'as,' use 'as.'
If it doesn't, use 'like.'
Are the sentences below correct, then?
John acted like an idiot. ?
John acted as if he were an idiot. OK?
Kools taste as a cigarette should. (NOT: likes)
He acts as if he owns the place. (NOT: likes)
He acts as though he owns the place. (NOT: Likes)
If it doesn't, use 'like.'
Are the sentences below correct, then?
John acted like an idiot. ?
John acted as if he were an idiot. OK?
Kools taste as a cigarette should. (NOT: likes)
He acts as if he owns the place. (NOT: likes)
He acts as though he owns the place. (NOT: Likes)
Top answer
' This "rule" is probably more honored in the breach than in the observance. victo Are the sentences below correct, then? John acted like an idiot.
- ' This "rule" is probably more honored in the breach than in the observance.
- victo Are the sentences below correct, then?
- John acted like an idiot.
- John acted as if he were an idiot.
- OK?
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victoIf an independent clause follows 'as,' use 'as.'This "rule" is probably more honored in the breach than in the observance.
If it doesn't, use 'like.'
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