Like vs As

Question

Can sone one explain in detail when to use As and when to use Like

THanks

ywilfred · Answer

I think I saw it one of the idioms list posted under the verbal section. I'll see if I can find it.

SigEpUCI · Answer

According to Kaplan (courtesy of the verbal workbook)

AS versus LIKE
Use like to compare nouns, use as to compare actions -- in other words, use as when what follows is a clause.

Like fine wine, fruitcake tastes better after it has aged.
Dogs don't scratch up furniture, as cats often do.

dj · Answer

this is what I posted earlier. hope this helps.

Like or As? 

Like is a preposition. It should be followed by an object to make a prepositional phrase. 

As is a conjunction. It should be followed by a clause containing a subject and a verb. 

Incorrect: He runs like a gazelle does. (Like is followed by a clause.) 
Correct: He runs like a gazelle. 
Correct: He runs as a gazelle does. 

This is sometimes confusing because as occasionally is used with elliptical clauses which may resemble prepositional phrases. 

Like is never used with clauses in standard English.

SigEpUCI · Answer

What is an eliptical clause?

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