NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 24 Apr 2024, 17:02 It is currently 24 Apr 2024, 17:02
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

Like vs As

User avatar
awab75
Intern
Intern
Joined: 11 Jun 2003
Posts: 6
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Like vs As [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2004, 15:52
Can sone one explain in detail when to use As and when to use Like

THanks



Archived Topic
Hi there,
This topic has been closed and archived due to inactivity or violation of community quality standards. No more replies are possible here.
Where to now? Join ongoing discussions on thousands of quality questions in our Verbal Questions Forum
Still interested in this question? Check out the "Best Topics" block below for a better discussion on this exact question, as well as several more related questions.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
User avatar
ywilfred
SVP
SVP
Joined: 07 Jul 2004
Posts: 2004
Own Kudos [?]: 1899 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Location: Singapore
Send PM
Re: Like vs As [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2004, 17:46
I think I saw it one of the idioms list posted under the verbal section. I'll see if I can find it.
User avatar
SigEpUCI
Manager
Manager
Joined: 25 Jul 2004
Posts: 179
Own Kudos [?]: 28 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: Like vs As [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2004, 20:35
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.
User avatar
dj
Director
Director
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
Posts: 558
Own Kudos [?]: 987 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Location: Florida
Send PM
Re: Like vs As [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2004, 20:41
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.
User avatar
SigEpUCI
Manager
Manager
Joined: 25 Jul 2004
Posts: 179
Own Kudos [?]: 28 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: Like vs As [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2004, 22:02
What is an eliptical clause?



Archived Topic
Hi there,
This topic has been closed and archived due to inactivity or violation of community quality standards. No more replies are possible here.
Where to now? Join ongoing discussions on thousands of quality questions in our Verbal Questions Forum
Still interested in this question? Check out the "Best Topics" block above for a better discussion on this exact question, as well as several more related questions.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: Like vs As [#permalink]
16 Aug 2004, 22:02
Moderators:
gmat1393
Retired Moderator
654 posts
u1983
Current Student
733 posts
MikeScarn
Current Student
278 posts

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions