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Prepositions of Comparison (Like, As) Exercises with Answers

Prepositions of Comparison are used to show similarities or differences between things in English. Common examples include "like" and "as." Understanding their correct usage improves clarity in communication.

Practice this Prepositions of Comparison (Like, As) Exercise with Answers to enhance your grammar and avoid common mistakes.

List of Prepositions of Comparison (Like, As) Exercises

The following are the practice exercises on "Prepositions of Comparison (Like, As)".

• Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
• Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition
• Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition of comparison (like or as).

1. Ravi works ___ a teacher in a reputed school.
2. He sings ___ a professional singer.
3. Meera dances ___ a Bollywood star.
4. She spoke to me ___ a mother would to her child.
5. Rohan runs fast ___ a cheetah.
6. She dressed ___ a princess at the party.
7. Arjun fought in the battle ___ a true warrior.
8. He behaves ___ a leader, always taking responsibility.
9. My father treats everyone ___ his own family.
10. Deepa talks ___ her grandmother, full of wisdom.

Answers of Exercise 1

1. as
2. like
3. like
4. as
5. like
6. like
7. as
8. like
9. as
10. like

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition

Select the correct preposition (like or as) for each sentence.

1. He works (like/as) a doctor in a hospital.
2. She looks (like/as) a famous actress in that dress.
3. They treated me (like/as) their own son.
4. I will act (like/as) you say.
5. During the function, Rahul dressed (like/as) a king.
6. She dances (like/as) a professional dancer.
7. Gopal worked (like/as) a guide for the tourists.
8. He spoke (like/as) his father, very seriously.
9. Use this (like/as) a reference for your project.
10. He plays cricket (like/as) Virat Kohli.

Answers of Exercise 2

1. as
2. like
3. like
4. as
5. like
6. like
7. as
8. like
9. as
10. like

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct prepositions of comparison.

1. He behaves in the same way that a leader would. → He behaves ___ a leader.
2. She sang in a manner similar to Lata Mangeshkar. → She sang ___ Lata Mangeshkar.
3. Ramesh works in the position of a manager. → Ramesh works ___ a manager.
4. She treats me in the way a sister would. → She treats me ___ a sister.
5. He spoke in the manner of his father. → He spoke ___ his father.
6. Rahul fought in a way similar to a warrior. → Rahul fought ___ a warrior.
7. They played cricket in the style of professionals. → They played cricket ___ professionals.
8. Use this paper in the same way you would use a notebook. → Use this paper ___ a notebook.
9. She danced the way a professional would. → She danced ___ a professional.
10. Ravi teaches in the position of a professor. → Ravi teaches ___ a professor.

Answers of Exercise 3

1. like
2. like
3. as
4. as
5. like
6. like
7. like
8. as
9. like
10. as

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Select the correct answer for each question.

1. She performed on stage ___ a professional dancer. --Select-- like as
2. He works ___ a software engineer at Infosys. --Select-- like as
3. They treated me ___ their own son. --Select-- like as