Exercises

Unit 117 · like and as

117.1

In some of these sentences, you need like (not as )

In some of these sentencesyou need like (not as ). Correct the sentences where necessary. Write ‘ OK ’ if the sentence is correct.

1It’s raining again. I hate weather as this. I hate weather like this.(Example)

2You should have done it as I showed you. OK(Example)

Do you think James looks as his father?

He gets on my nerves. I can’t stand people as him.

Why didn’t you do it as I told you to do it?

As her mother, Katherine has a very good voice.

You never listen. Talking to you is as talking to the wall.

I prefer the room as it was, before we decorated it.

I’ll phone you tomorrow as usual, OK?

She’s a very good swimmer. She swims as a fish.

117.2

Which goes with which

1I won’t be able to come to the party.(Example)

I like Tom’s idea.

I’m fed up with my job.

You drive too fast.

You don’t have to take my advice.

I couldn’t get a seat on the train.

117.3

Complete the sentences using like or as + the following: a beginner blocks of ice a palace

Completethesentencesusinglikeoras+thefollowing:abeginnerblocksoficeapalaceabirthdaypresentachildatheatrewinteratourguide

1This house is beautiful. It’s like a palace .(Example)

My feet are really cold. They’re .

I’ve been playing tennis for years, but I still play .

Marion once had a part-time job .

I wonder what that building is. It looks .

My brother gave me this watch a long time ago.

It’s very cold for the middle of summer. It’s .

He’s 22 years old, but he sometimes behaves .

117.4

Put in like or as

Put in like or asSometimes either word is possible

1We heard a noise like a baby crying.(Example)

I wish I had a car yours.

Hannah has been working a waitress for the last two months.

We saw Kevin last night. He was very cheerful, always.

You waste a lot of time doing things sitting in cafes all day.

you can imagine, we were very tired after such a long journey.

Tom showed me some photos of the city it was thirty years ago.

My neighbour’s house is full of interesting things. It’s a museum.

In some countries in Asia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand, tr affic drives on the left.

The weather hasn’t changed. It’s the same yesterday.

You’re different from the other people I know. I don’t know anyone else you.

The news that they are getting married came a complete surprise to me.

This tea is awful. It tastes water.

Suddenly there was a terrible noise. It was a bomb exploding.

Right now I’m working in a shop. It’s not great, but it’s OK a temporary job.

Brian is a student, most of his friends.

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