As if/As though

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As if/As though

- Conjunctions
- Followed by a clause,
a group of words with
a subject and
predicate
- Use to make
comparisons
 Example
She acts like she owns the place.

She acts as if she owns the place.

She acts as though she owns the place.

(She gives the impression that she owns

the place, but she probably doesn’t own
or we don’t know whether she owns or
not.)
Usage
01 02
Imaginary Possible
comparisons comparison

Past tense for Present tense for

verb following ‘as verb following ‘as
if’ or’as though’ if’ or ‘as though’
 As if/As though

As if/As though + a clause - to describe something

that is unreal

Robin acted as though he had never known Kristain.

(He had actually known her.)

Carlos acted as if he were Halley’s elder brother.

(He isn't totally her elder brother.)
 As if/As though

As if/As though + to infinitive

As if/As though + Gerund

Sweety is rushing to me as if to hug me.

Jackson is talking as if being a good speaker.

Complete the sentence using ‘as if’ or ‘as though’.

1. Jill's eyes are red. She (look) she has cried.

1. Vlad wanted to go a trip. But he (sound) he

couldn't go because of the exam.

1. Stephen (laugh) he had heard the funniest joke in

the world.

1. Oliver (solve) at the math problem as if he knew

the solution.