Different uses of as

Meaning ”because”
As it was raining, we didn’t go out.
I got to the airport really quickly …..
All of the employees will have a party…
NOT in:
Because of
Is it because…?
Simply because…
Only because…

To compare people or things
She’s as tall as me./She isn’t as tall as me. = She is shorter.
Similies:
as …… as a bee
as …… as a bat
as …… as a whistle
as ……. as a fruitcake
as ……. as night and day
as ……. as a bone
as …….. as feather
as …….. as a lamp
as …….. as dirt
busy
blind
clean
nutty
different
dry
light
innocent
common

To describe sy or sg’s job or function
She works as a nurse.
We had to use a handkerchief as a bandage.
Now you are speaking like a teacher.
Now you are speaking as a teacher.

To say that sg happened while sg else was
happening
As they were leaving the postman arrived./As she walked to the door, she
thanked them for the lovely dinner.
She was a brilliant gymnast, but she had a terrible accident in 1999, just as her
career was taking off.
While
He read his book while waiting for the bus. (while he was waiting)
You can’t use as the same way!
We ate our sandwishes as we walked around the park.
Not: …. As walking around the park.

_________________ a teacher, I can tell you that
dealing with adolescents is not easy.
A. As soon as
B. As a result of
C. As
D. As of
As

Did you get _______________________ page 250?
A.as far as
B.as for
C.as well as
D.as regards
as far as

We are going to stop using this service
__________________ January, 21st.
A.as well as
B.as of
C.as
D.as to
as of

Susan is _____ intelligent _____ Andrea.
A.As/of
B.As/than
C.As/as
D.As/how
as as

We must consider the content of the
advertising ________________ its
visual impact.
A.as of
B.as
C.as well as
D.as regards
as well as

____________ me, I don't think that
it's a good idea.
A.As of
B.As well as
C.As far as
D.As for
As for

________________ buying you a new computer,
my decision will be based on your grades.
A.As to
B.As of
C.As well as
D.As soon as
As to

_________________ the financial crisis, many
companies are going bankrupt.
A.As to
B.As of
C.As soon as
D.As a result of
As a result of

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