This card teaches the distinction between 'as' and 'like', explaining that 'as' is used to indicate function or purpose, while 'like' implies similarity.
This flashcard teaches the difference between 'as' and 'like', noting that 'as' is used to describe the function or role something serves ('as a shelter').
| Task | The team used a big tree ___ a shelter. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 1 |
| a | as |
| b | like |
| c | as if |
| d | such as |
| comment | When we describe how we use something we take 'as'. 'Like' means 'similar to something'. |
| topic | confusing words |
| level | 2 |
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