Why does it question my use of the word like?
This is a report based on watching the movie Saving Private Ryan.
See example:
Saving Private Ryan is an exceptional example of Spielberg's trademark directing as he makes the audience feel like they are part of the story.
ekadel
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Like is a preposition and as is a conjuction. A prepositional phrase does not include a verb. Since you have a phrase that includes a verb, you should use a conjunction.
He makes the audience feel as if they are part of the story.
You can use like if you get rid of the verb.
He makes the audience feel like a part of the story.
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answered Apr 14 '12 at 05:25
Patty T
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Wouldn't like be an adverb modifying feel?
I don't think so. The definition of like as an adverb is nearly, closely, or probably. As a preposition, it means in the manner characteristic of; resembling.
add commentWell, they consider like a preposition. They want you to try another connecting word like "as." "That" might also work here. I like how you have it, though it is probably wrong.
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edited Apr 14 '12 at 07:31
Courtney
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Wow, with your comment being as correct as it is, and getting a down-vote, I'm not going to bother to answer.
Don't feel bad. We win some, we lose some.
Don't let it bother you, Tony. Maybe it was because Courtney said her answer was probably wrong? (shrug)
I think it was my initial uncertainty in my original wording. Some people mistake honest uncertainty for weakness, when I consider it honest and noble. At least you only lose 2 points for each thumb down, but gain 10 for each thumb up.
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