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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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What's the scenario [like/alike]?

Hi, I'm having troubles figuring this one out:

"What's the scenario [like/alike]?"

I'd say alike, because it sounds better to me..

Though I'm not fully sure. Gives me reason to ask, right?

Please help me out. Thanks.
  

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, the word "alike" sounds nice, but it is not appropriate in your sentence: What's the scenario like? = what are the characteristics of the scenario? For example, if you visit another country, people will say: What is your country like?

  • , the word "alike" sounds nice, but it is not appropriate in your sentence: What's the scenario like?
  • = what are the characteristics of the scenario?
  • For example, if you visit another country, people will say: What is your country like?
  • (Is it big?
  • Does it have many people?
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Yes, Anon., the word "alike" sounds nice, but it is not appropriate in your sentence: What's the scenario like? = what are the characteristics of the scenario? For example, if you visit another country, people will say: What is your country like? (Is it big? Does it have many people? Is it very cold?) "Alike" = the same. For example: All the houses on that street look alike; Those two sisters l

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