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"Like" vs "As" vs "Just as" vs

by The Duke » Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:32 pm
Does anyone have trouble with the differences between these words.

I know that "such as" ... which is normally used for specific examples.
Question tho, can "such as" be used for only 1 example in a sentense or is it normally for 2 or more specific examples.

I normally get confusd between "like" and "as" (and spend alot of time here) ... how do yall know which is best in which situation?

Many Thanks!

(This is one of my weaknesses I'm trying to shore up for my upcoming actual test)
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by neha.patni » Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:36 am
The Duke wrote:Does anyone have trouble with the differences between these words.

I know that "such as" ... which is normally used for specific examples.
Question tho, can "such as" be used for only 1 example in a sentense or is it normally for 2 or more specific examples.

I normally get confusd between "like" and "as" (and spend alot of time here) ... how do yall know which is best in which situation?

Many Thanks!

(This is one of my weaknesses I'm trying to shore up for my upcoming actual test)
Like is used to compare nouns (people or things)

eg. Jitesh, like prakhar, is extremely particular about cleaniness

here jitesh is compared with prakhar

As is used to compare actions or clauses

eg. Owing a car is still payal's goal, as it was of her parents when they were her age.

here "goal of owing a car" is compared.

To polish you skills, i suggest you do the problems from OG 12, in which a lot of problems are pertaining to comparisons,. Alternately you can also refer manhattan SC guide.

I hope it is clear
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