Exercise 5
Read the following sentences. Then tell whether like, as and than are used correctly in
each sentence. Put a checkmark in the box for a correct use and put an x in the
box for an incorrect use. If the wrong preposition is used, write the correct preposition
on the line. The first one has been done for you.
- John is nearly as tall than his dad.
- Our house is smaller than David’s.
- That car isn’t the same like this one.
- Sally plays tennis like a professional player.
- This video is longer than the one we watched last night.
- Whales look as dolphins but they’re much bigger.
- The wind sometimes sounds like a howling dog.
- This ring is more expensive as that one.
- The sea was as calm as a swimming pool.
- Mom is a few months younger than Dad.
✓ ✗
✗ as