Homework Help: english

Posted by case on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 9:28pm.

What is the use of the words "as" and " like"

The prisoner returned to jail that night ______ he said he would. (as, like)

english - Ms. Sue, Monday, January 14, 2008 at 9:37pm
The purists prefer as in this construction.

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