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As vs Like

by thailandvc » Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:18 am
I know there are rules for Such As vs Like but what about As vs. Like. I've seen them use interchangeably in GMAT. Ex:

Proponents of artificial intelligence say they will be able to make computers that can understand English and other human languages, recognize objects, and reason as expert does- computers that will be used to diagnose equipment breakdowns, deciding whether to authorize a loan, or other purposes such as these.

Answers has both "as expert does" and "like an expert." Both are correct that is not even where the errors are.
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by Mystery Machine » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:09 pm
Hi,

As is used to compare "phrases" and like is used to compare "nouns".
So I think like an expert should be correct here...
Can you please share the Answer choices for better analysis....
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by thailandvc » Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:38 pm
they are both correct. the error lies in the use of resumptive modifiers. so the "like and expert" and "as an expert does" are just red herring.
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