SFgirl  +  291363 Fri, 10 Nov 06 09:06 AM Like vs as I learned: like- introduce a comparison that is expressed in a prepositional prase as-is employes as a conjuction introducing a subordinate clase. Is that right? Any other differences? I also learned that "like" compares subjects, and "as" does actions. Thanks! SFgirl Joined on Fri, Nov 10 2006 New Member 02

	Mister Micawber  +  291396 Fri, 10 Nov 06 10:55 AM Hello, SFgirl-- and welcome to English Forums. 'Like introduces a comparison that is expressed in a prepositional phrase;  as is employed as a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause.' -- That's the basic rule, yes, but like is becoming more flexible and is accepted by many, especially informally, in the second function. I don't understand your second rule about 'subjects' and 'actions'; I suspect it is the same as the first rule, since a prepositional phrase contains just an object noun (He looks like an idiot) while a subordinate clause contains a verb--which usually expresses some sort of action-- as well (I'll treat him as I would treat anyone). Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Verbs, Nouns, Clauses

	SFgirl  +  291557 Fri, 10 Nov 06 06:26 PM Hi Mister Micawber Thanks for your clear explanation and good examples. I'll be using this forum quite often I think. SFgirl