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As if/as though are conjunctions followed by

subject+verb.
They are followed by the present or present perfect
when referring to something likely.
He looks as if hes crying.
It looks as if its stopped raining.
To show that something is imaginary or unlikely, they
can be followed by the past tense.
He looked as if he had seen a ghost!
He behaves as if he knew more than us.

What out! In colloquial English like is also used instead of

as if/as though.
You look like youre worried. (colloquial)
It looks like were going to win. (colloquial)