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

blindclean

nutty

differentdry

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 asB. As a result ofC. AsD. As of

As

Did you get _______________________ page 250?

A.as far asB.as forC.as well asD.as regards

as far as

We are going to stop using this service __________________ January, 21st.

A.as well asB.as ofC.asD.as to

as of

Susan is _____ intelligent _____ Andrea.

A.As/ofB.As/thanC.As/asD.As/how

as as

We must consider the content of the advertising ________________ its visual impact.

A.as ofB.asC.as well asD.as regards

as well as

____________ me, I don't think that it's a good idea.

A.As ofB.As well asC.As far asD.As for

As for

________________ buying you a new computer, my decision will be based on your grades.

A.As toB.As ofC.As well asD.As soon as

As to

_________________ the financial crisis, many companies are going bankrupt.

A.As toB.As ofC.As soon asD.As a result of

As a result of