5 Questions
Which sentence correctly uses a sensory verb to show similarity?
Her alarm sounds like a bird.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'This tofu tastes __ like chicken.'?
a lot
What is incorrect in the sentence: 'My room is smelling like flowers.'?
Use of present continuous tense
What does the sensory verb 'feels' indicate in the sentence: 'Your hair feels like silk.'?
State
Which of the following sentences correctly shows a degree of similarity?
She looks a little like her mother.
Study Notes
Sensory Verbs with Like
- Use like after sensory verbs to show that two things are similar, such as: smells like, feels like, looks like, sounds like, tastes like.
- Examples:
- The shampoo smells like coconuts.
- Your hair feels like silk.
- They look like movie stars.
- Her alarm sounds like a bird.
- This butter tastes like garlic.
Expressing Degree of Similarity
- Use a little or a lot before like to express the degree of similarity.
- Examples:
- She looks a little like her mother.
- This tofu tastes a lot like chicken.
Sensory Verbs vs. Action Verbs
- Sensory verbs express states, not actions.
- Avoid using sensory verbs in the present continuous tense.
- Correct examples:
- My room smells like flowers.
- Incorrect examples:
- My room is smelling like flowers.
Test your understanding of using sensory verbs with like to show similarity. Identify the correct uses of like with sensory verbs such as smell, feel, look, sound, and taste.
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