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Sunday, October 3, 2010

[Tip] like vs. Alike



* Like is usually used as a preposition. It means possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to.


* Alike is used as an adjective or and adverb. It means having close resemblance; in the same manner or to the same degree.


Examples:

I feel like running away.

She looks like her older sister.


They dress and walk alike.

All politicians are alike.



Quiz: confusing words quiz.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would like see more examples. would you mind put more examples?
Because i can not understand well.
Thanks

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