Both like and as can be used to say that things are similar. Like is a bit like a preposition. We use it before a noun or a pronoun.

As is a conjunction. It is used before a clause.

1. She sings ………………………. a nightingale.

a) as

b) like

2. The warrior fought ……………………….. a lion.

a) as

b) like

3. I regard her ……………………. my sister.

a) as

b) like

4. He eats …………………….. a horse.

a) like

b) as

5. He worked ……………………. a mechanic for ten years.

a) as

b) like

6. She is good at playing instruments ………………………. the guitar.

a) like

b) as

7. Please don’t use your nail ………………………… a screwdriver.

a) as

b) like

8. She is dressed just ……………………… you.

a) as

b) like

9. News …………………….. this always worries me.

a) as

b) like

10. Nobody loves her …………………….. I do.

a) like

b) as

Answers

1. She sings like a nightingale.

2. The warrior fought like a lion.

3. I regard her as my sister.

4. He eats like a horse.

5. He worked as a mechanic for ten years.

6. She is good at playing instruments like the guitar.

7. Please don’t use your nail as a screwdriver.

8. She is dressed just like you.

9. News like this always worries me.

10. Nobody loves her as I do.