Using 'Like' and 'As' in Comparisons

The video tutorial by Alicia explains the differences between 'like', 'as', and 'such as'. It covers how 'like' is used for comparisons before noun phrases, 'as' is used before phrases containing verbs, and 'such as' is used for introducing examples in a more formal context. The tutorial also highlights the importance of intonation when using these words and notes that native speakers often use 'like' for all comparisons in casual conversations. The lesson concludes with a reminder that while these rules are important, casual usage may vary.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Common English idioms

• Differences between 'like', 'as', and 'such as'

• Advanced grammar rules

• How to speak English fluently

When should 'like' be used in a sentence?

• Before a verb phrase

• Before a noun phrase

• At the end of a sentence

• In the middle of a verb phrase

Which sentence correctly uses 'like'?

• She sings like she is a bird.

• We talk like we did in college.

• He runs like a cheetah.

• They dance like they are professionals.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'like'?

• He acts like a child.

• She sings like she is a bird.

• They run like the wind.

• We talk like old friends.

What is the effect of using 'like' in a sentence?

• It makes the sentence more formal

• It is used only in questions

• It introduces a comparison or example

• It makes the sentence less clear

Which of the following is a correct use of 'like'?

• They run like they are cheetahs.

• She sings like a bird.

• He acts like he is a king.

• We talk like we did in college.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'like'?

• We talk like old friends.

• He acts like a child.

• She sings like she is a bird.

• They run like the wind.

What is the effect of using 'like'?

• It makes the sentence more formal

• It introduces a comparison or example

• It makes the sentence less clear

• It is used only in questions

How can 'like' be used to introduce examples?

• With downward intonation

• With upward intonation

• By using it at the end of a sentence

• By repeating the word

What is the correct intonation to ask for an example using 'like'?

• Flat intonation

• No intonation change

• Upward intonation

• Downward intonation