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These words deserve special attention since they are invariably misused. Details can't be taken for granted in order to master the way they're used.
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HOW: 1. it is an interrogative pronoun. 2. It indicates manner.
- How did you find out about that?
- I've known how to drive for 8 years.
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AS: 1. it is a conjunction that shows similarity. 2. it is also a preposition that refers to sth in particular.
- Do as your mother says!
- Paul was appointed as the chairman of the board.
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LIKE: 1. it is a preposition that indicates sth is similar to sth else.
- You look just like your Dad.
- Talking to you is like talking to a brick wall. Come on, say sth!
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SUCH AS: 1. it is used for mentioning examples.
- I like several actors such as Harrison Ford and George Clooney.
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AS IF: 1. it is used to indicate similarity in action.
- It seemed as if she had never seen that guy before.
- Why did you talk to me as if you were talking to one of your employees? I'm your wife! Have some respect!
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COMPARE:
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A. Tom knows how to cook.
B. I work as a teacher.
C. That joke sounded like a silly one.
D. I've read books by different authors such as S. Sheldon and A. Christie.
E. You act as if you were five years old sometimes.
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A. HOW is followed by an action in the infinitive form.
B. AS is followed by a particular thing.
C. LIKE is followed by an object that is similar to the one already mentioned.
D. SUCH AS is followed by examples.
E. AS IF is followed by a sentence.
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Keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
André
