'as' and 'like' | Grammar - Intermediate to upper intermediate Look at these examples to see how as and like are used. I worked as an actor for two years. I went home early as I felt ill. He looks as if he hasn't slept. As you know, this is the third time I've had to complain. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Read the explanation to learn more. as and like are often confused since they can both be used for comparisons. Making comparisons as + adjective + as and as much as We often use the structure as + adjective + as or as much as to say if something has, or doesn't have, the same amount of that quality as something else. She loves curry as much as I do. You also have to use as in the expression the same as. Your phone is the same as mine.Texting is not the same as speaking in person. like + noun In the following comparisons, like is followed by a noun or a pronoun to say that two things are similar. He's like a father to me. It is also common to make comparisons using like with verbs of the senses. She looks like her mother. Giving examples
'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'though' | Grammar - Intermediate to upper intermediate Look at these examples to see how although, even though, in spite of and despite are used. Although we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker. Even though we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker. In spite of the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving. Despite the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving. Try this exercise to test your grammar. Read the explanation to learn more. Although, even though, in spite of and despite are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival. The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures. in spite of / despite After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun. They never made much money, in spite of their success. In spite of the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam. although / even though