Understanding As vs. Like & Do vs. Make

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What is the past tense of the verb 'say'?

told

said (correct)

says

saying

In what type of speech is 'said' always found at the beginning of the sentence?

Direct speech

Narrative speech

Indirect speech (correct)

Reported speech

Which word commonly connects two clauses in indirect speech with 'said'?

but

and

which

that (correct)

What is the correct past tense form of 'tell'?

told Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you use 'tell' instead of 'say'?

When informing someone about something. Signup and view all the answers

When should 'like' be used in a sentence?

To indicate similarity with nouns or pronouns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples correctly uses 'as'?

He acted as if he knew everything. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the verb 'do'?

The general action itself Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would you correctly use 'make'?

I want to make a cake for my friend. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly illustrates the use of 'another'?

I want another of those shirts. Signup and view all the answers

How should 'like' and 'as' be distinguished in their usage?

'Like' accompanies nouns, 'as' accompanies subjects and verbs. Signup and view all the answers

Which example correctly demonstrates common misuse between 'do' and 'make'?

She does a cake for her birthday. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the word 'others'?

It is used to refer to additional people or things. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'another' express in a sentence?

An additional idea or situation Signup and view all the answers

How is 'others' commonly used in a sentence?

As a pronoun standing alone Signup and view all the answers

When should 'if' be used instead of 'whether'?

When expressing a positive or negative condition Signup and view all the answers

Which example correctly uses 'so'?

He is so talented that he doesn’t need to try. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of 'likely'?

To express the possibility of an event Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses 'such'?

It is such a good idea to ask for help. Signup and view all the answers

In what context is 'probably' used correctly?

This will probably be the best option. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is a correct use of 'whether'?

He asked whether it would rain tomorrow. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'others' with a reference?

Have you seen the others in the group? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'such' highlight when used in a sentence?

A characteristic of a subject Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a proper example of using 'if'?

I will participate if I have the time. Signup and view all the answers

In which context is 'another' used correctly?

Please pass me another slice of pizza. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

As vs. Like

Like: Used to compare or show similarity, followed by pronouns, nouns, or gerunds.
- Example: "I should be like my mother."
- Example: "We are like brothers."
- Example: "It's like traveling on a train."
As: Indicates similarity or the same manner/condition, followed by subject-verb combinations, prepositions, or entire sentences.
- Example: "Kate looks as a professional actress."
- Example: "We act as if we were kids!"
- Example: "Was it as good as last year?"

Do vs. Make

Do: Emphasizes the action itself, used for general activities, work tasks, and in negative/interrogative sentences.
- Example: "There is something you can do."
- Example: "I have to do the meeting report today."
- Example: "Do you want to join me at dinner?"
- Example: "I don't believe you."
Make: Emphasizes the result or effect of the action, used for creating things, causing reactions, making plans, and more.
- Example: "Are you going to make those shoes with suede?"
- Example: "That movie makes me cry."
- Example: "You shouldn't make those kinds of choices!"
- Example: "No one makes such beautiful shoes!"
- Example: "I'll make you a delicious birthday cake!"

Other, Others, Another

Another: Used for alternatives, additional things/people, or differences.
- Example: "Don't worry; I have another plan."
- Example: "Would you give me another pen? This one doesn't work."
Other: Used before plural nouns (countable or uncountable) or pronouns to specify different ones.
- Example: "Do you have the other keys of the house?"
- Example: "I've lost my keys. Have you seen the other ones?"
Others: Used as a pronoun, without needing to precede a noun.
- Example: "Some students believe exams hinder the learning process. Others think the opposite."

Likely vs. Probably

Probably: An adverb, indicating a high degree of possibility for an action.
- Example: "They probably didn't know that it was not allowed."
- Example: Similar to "could" or "might"
  -Example: "I could make the wedding in September."
Likely: Can function as an adjective or adverb, indicating probability or predisposition.
- Example: "According to the surveys, Randall is the most likely winner of the competition."
  - Example: Used with modifiers (very, quite, most) -Example: "After what happened, it's very likely that they will look for someone else for that job."

So vs. Such

So: Used to emphasize intensity, preceding adjectives and adverbs.
- Example: "This movie is so good that I don't mind seeing it twice!"
- Example: Follows the adverb.
Such: Used to emphasize intensity, preceding nouns, often in constructions with "that."
- Example: "It was such an ugly place that we had to leave immediately."
- Example: Used to emphasize something with a noun or an adjective.

If vs. Whether

If: Used for expressing a condition or alternative proposition (positive or negative)
- Example: "If you finish your homework before 7 o'clock, we can go to the movies."
Whether: Used to express choices or possibilities, possible to use with infinitives, prepositions, or "or not".
- Example: "I don't know whether this is the best solution."

Say vs. Tell

Say: Used for direct speech (repeating what someone said).
- Example: "He said, "Hello!"
Tell: Used for indirect speech (reporting what someone said), to inform someone about something.
- Example: "She told me that she was happy."

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Description

This quiz explores the differences between the usage of 'as' and 'like', as well as the distinctions between 'do' and 'make'. You will encounter examples that illustrate how each term functions in various contexts. Test your knowledge on these commonly confused terms.