Like / As if / As though Flashcards
You can use like to say h__ somebody or something looks /sounds / feels.
You can use like to say h__ somebody or something looks /sounds / feels.
- That house looks like it’s going to fall down.
- Helen sounded like she had a cold, didn’t she?
- I’ve just got back from holiday, but I feel verytired. I don’t feel like I’ve had a holiday.
You can also use as if or as though in all these examples:
- That house looks as if it’s going to fall down.
- Helen sounded as if she had a cold, didn’t she?
- I don’t feel as though I’ve had a holiday.
Compare:
- You look tired. (look+ adjective)
- You Look Like you haven’t slept. (look like+ subj + verb)
As if and as though are more formal than like.
Can we can say lt looks like… / lt sounds like…?
Can we can say lt looks like… / lt sounds like…?
- Sarah is very late. lt looks like she isn’t coming.
- We took an umbrella cause it looked like it was going to rain.
- The noise is very loud next door. lt sounds like they’re having a party.
You can also use as if or as though:
- lt looks as if she isn’t coming. or
- lt looks as though she isn ‘t coming.
You can use like / as if / as though with other v___ to say how somebody does something.
You can use like / as if / as though with other v___ to say how somebody does something.
- He ran like he was running for his Life.
- After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened.
- When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy.
After as if (or as though), we sometimes use the ___ when we are talking about the present.
After as if (or as though), we sometimes use the past when we are talking about the present, in the same way in other sentences with if.
- I don’t like Tim. He talks as if he knew everything.
- She’s always asking me to do things for her - as if I didn’t have enough to do already. (I do have enough to do)
- Gary’s only 40. Why do you talk about him as if he was (or were) an old man? (he isn’t an old man)
We use the past (as if I knew) because the idea is not real in these sentences.
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
Claire comes into the room. She looks absolutely terrified. (look / like / see / a ghost) You say to her:
What’s the matter? You ____.
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
Claire comes into the room. She looks absolutely terrified. (look / like / see / a ghost) You say to her:
What’s the matter? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
Joe is on holiday. He_’s talking_ to you on the phone and sounds happy. (sound / as if / have / a good time) You say to him: You ____.
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
Joe is on holiday. He_’s talking_ to you on the phone and sounds happy. (sound / as if / have / a good time) You say to him: You sound as if you’re having a good time.
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
You have just run one kilometre. You are absolutely exhausted. (feel / like / run / a marathon) You say to a friend: ____
What do you say in these situations? Use the words in brackets to make your sentence.
You have just run one kilometre. You are absolutely exhausted. (feel / like / run / a marathon) You say to a friend: I feel I have just run a marathon.
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The sky is full of black clouds. (it’s going to rain)You say: lt ____.
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The sky is full of black clouds. (it’s going to rain)You say: lt looks like it’s going to rain.
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You hear two people shouting at each other next door. (they are having an argument) You say: ____.
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You hear two people shouting at each other next door. (they are having an argument) You say: It sounds like they’re having an argument.
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You see an ambulance, some policemen and two damaged cars at the side of the road. (there’s been an accident) You say: ____.
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You see an ambulance, some policemen and two damaged cars at the side of the road. (there’s been an accident) You say: It looks like there’s been an accident.
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You and a friend have just missed the last bus home. (we’ll have to walk) You say: ____.
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You and a friend have just missed the last bus home. (we’ll have to walk) You say: It looks like we’ll have to walk.
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Dave isn’t feeling well. He tells you all about it. (you should see a doctor) You say: ____.
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Dave isn’t feeling well. He tells you all about it. (you should see a doctor) You say: It sounds like you should see a doctor.
Complete the sentence with as if.
I don’t think Paul was joking. (he / mean / what he / say) He looked ____.
Complete the sentence with as if.
I don’t think Paul was joking. (he / mean / what he / say) He looked as if he meant what he said.
Complete the sentence with as if.
What’s the matter with Amanda? (she / hurt / her leg) She’s walking ____.
Complete the sentence with as if.
What’s the matter with Amanda? (she / hurt / her leg) She’s walking as if she hurt her leg.
Complete the sentence with as if.
Peter was extremely hungry and ate his dinner very quickly. (not / eat / for a week) He ate ____·
Complete the sentence with as if.
Peter was extremely hungry and ate his dinner very quickly. (not / eat / for a week) He ate as if he hadn’t eaten for a week·
