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Like, As if, As Though | Grammar Exercise

November 4, 2024 A2pdf

As if and as though are used to talk about how a situation seems like. In a less formal style, like can also be used to express the same idea.

Like is also a preposition and can be followed by a noun or ing form. As if and as though are conjunctions and are followed by a clause.

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Progress 0 of 12 answered
1She looked ............... she was about to collapse.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "looked" to describe an impression.
2She sounded ............... she had a cold.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "sounded" to describe an impression.
3I don't feel ............... working today.
Wrong!
The answer "like" is used in the expression "feel like" before a gerund.
4She spoke ............... she was the boss.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "spoke" to describe manner.
5She looks ............... she hasn't eaten anything in days.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "looks" to describe an impression.
6It looks ............... we are losing the game.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "looks" to say what seems true.
7She is very late. It looks ............... she isn't coming.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "looks" to express a conclusion.
8She sounded ............... she was having a tough time.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "sounded" to describe an impression.
9They fought ............... tigers.
Wrong!
The answer "like" is used before the noun "tigers" to make a comparison.
10He talks ............... he knew everything.
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "like", "as if", and "as though" can introduce a clause after "talks" to describe manner.
11They have always treated me as if I ............... their own child.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The answers "was" and "were" are both possible in this unreal comparison after "as if".
12It sounds ............... a good idea.
Wrong!
The answer "like" is used before the noun phrase "a good idea" after "sounds".

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Answers

  1. She looked like / as if / as though she was about to collapse.
  2. She sounded like / as if / as though she had a cold.
  3. I don’t feel like working today.
  4. She spoke like / as if / as though she was the boss.
  5. She looks like / as if / as though she hasn’t eaten anything in days.
  6. It looks like / as if / as though we are losing the game.
  7. She is very late. It looks like / as if / as though she isn’t coming.
  8. She sounded like / as if / as though she was having a tough time.
  9. They fought like tigers.
  10. He talks like / as if / as though he knew everything.
  11. They have always treated me as if I was / were their own child.
  12. It sounds like a good idea.

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