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Comparisons: Like vs. As

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of the correct usage of 'like' and 'as' in comparisons, a common point of examination in the GMAT, highlighting the distinctions between their applications in sentences.
  • Use 'like' with nouns and 'as' with clauses, focusing on the structure of comparisons.
  • 'Like' can be followed by a noun that may be modified by a participle or clause, but it must not introduce a full verb action directly following 'like'.
  • When 'as' is used, it introduces clauses that include full actions, allowing for comparisons that involve a subject performing a verb.
  • The structure 'as...as' is used to indicate similarity in degree between two items, while 'not as...as' suggests one item is less than the other in some aspect.
  • Understanding the correct usage of 'like' and 'as' is crucial for avoiding common mistakes in GMAT sentence correction questions.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding 'Like' vs 'As'
00:17
Correct Usage of 'Like'
03:51
'As...As' Structure Explained
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