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Like your mother, Sarah also wants you to qualify for the civil services examination,
CSS.
As your brother, Ali wants you to qualify for the civil services examination, CSS.
In the very first sentence, the word “Like” is used, which means that “Sarah” is not your
real mother, but holds a similar position. She can be your elder sister, your ant, your cousin,
or your well-wisher, who maintains the same feelings as your mother has for you. In the
second sentence, the word “As” is used, which means “Ali” is your real father.
Understanding the difference between “As” and “Like” helps students write grammatically
correct sentences. Since both words “As” and “Like” can be used for comparisons, the
confusion among students is usually caused by a lack of understanding of the roles played
by them within a sentence. The article is written by Sir Syed Kazim Ali, who is known as the
best English language teacher in Pakistan, and it will explain the differences between both
of the words through multiple examples.
3- Mr. Kamran, like his elder brother, has cracked the competitive exam. (Not – As his elder
brother.)
In this sentence, the comparison is between two “nouns” (Mr. Kamran and His Elder
Brother)
4- Like the pandemic CoronaVirus, Pyelonephritis, a type of urinary tract infection, can also
affect one or both kidneys. (Not – As the pandemic…)
In this example, we are comparing two things (nouns), (Corona Virus and Pyelonephritis)
5- Like the pandemic, Corona Virus, which is considered the deadliest in history,
Pyelonephritis, which is a type of urinary tract infection, can affect one or both kidneys, and
can also cause people to feel very sick if not treated properly. (Not – As the pandemic…)
6- Like embryonic germ cells, which develop early in the formation of the fetus and that
later generate eggs or sperm, embryonic stem cells can develop into different kinds of body
tissue. (Not – As embryonic germ cells…)
7- Like many other CSS aspirants, Kamran also remained unable to pass the precis and
essay papers in the CSS exam just because of low-quality content and mentorship available
in academies.
With the “Sense Verbs” (Look, Smell, Taste, Sound, Feel, Seem), we use “LIKE” (Not – As)
while making a comparison.
Important Note:
Sometimes we have to give examples within a sentence. Always remember, whenever you
want to put examples inside a sentence, you can use “LIKE” or “Such As”.
1- To keep himself healthy, you must try a team sport like cricket, hockey, or football.
2- My dear you should take something soft, such as an exercise mat, to sit on.
3- Taking something soft, such as an exercise mat, to sit on will make you feel comfortable.
1- There was no seat available to sit on, as we got into the classroom too late.
2- As the main door was locked, I had to jump the wall to get into my house.
3- As a clown showcases his talent through the theater, a writer can reach out to his readers
“As + Adjective + As” or “As Much As”. Both of the structures are often used when we
want to say if something has, or doesn’t have, the same amount or quality that something
else has, or does have.
While talking about someone’s JOB (position) or Functions of something, we use “AS” (Not
– Like). In this case, the word “AS” must be followed by a noun (Not – a clause or phrase).
We also use the word “AS” in place of the expression “The Same As”
The word “As” has different meanings. It can be used in place of “While”, “During the
time that” or “At the same time”
1. I was called twice as I was taking a bath. (Miss. Hina called me twice while I was
taking a bath.)
2. As Amjad called me, I was leaving for office. (During the time that I was leaving,
Amjad called me.)
3. As we were walking down the road, we saw Sir. Armaghan and Sir. Shakeel. (At the
same time we were walking down the road, we saw Sir. Armaghan and Sir. Shakeel.
The word “As” has different meanings. It can be used in place of the expression “In the way
that”
1. In the way that we know, the Howfiv website has started helping millions of students
again. (As we know, the Howfiv website has started helping millions of students
again.)
2. In the way that I expected it, it started to rain. (As I expected it, it started to rain.)
3. In the way that Sir Mushtaq said, I personally think the Howfiv website is a
revolutionary step in the online education system of Pakistan. (As Sir Mushtaq said, I
personally think the Howfiv website is a revolutionary step in the online education
system of Pakistan.)
Takeaways
Always remember the following points about the words “As” and “Like”.
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