grammar · neutral

as + S + V

Band 5-6speakingtask2

'as' links a clause meaning 'in the way that' or 'as was mentioned'; used before a clause (not a noun phrase as 'like' does).

Examples

“Do as I said, not as I did.”

“As he promised, the company provided extra training.”

“Use the software as instructed in the manual.”

Band 8 sentence

“As the committee had anticipated, the proposal sparked a debate about long-term sustainability.”

Collocations

  • as + clause (as expected / as promised)

Common mistakes

Do like I said.→Do as I said.

As how he explained, we followed the steps.→As he explained / The way he explained

Say it for a higher band

5like→6as→7+as + S + V

Synonyms

in the way that

Easily confused

like + noun/phrase

“She sings like a professional.”

Related words

defining vs non-defining relative clauses (use of commas and that/which/who), who + Vthe + superlative + N + (that) + S + Veach of whom + V, which is why + S + VIndefinite pronouns + who/that + V (someone/anyone/anything + who/that)the majority of + N + who + Vthose who + V

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