Monday, 24 May 2010

how and what...like?

1. We use how to ask about things that change - for example people's mood and health.
We use what... like to ask about things that do not change - for example, people's appearance and character. Compare:

  • How's Ron? He's very well.

  • What's Ron like. He's tall and dark, and a bit shy.

  • How does he look?. Surprised.

  • What does he look like. Nice


2. We often use how to ask about people's reactions to their experiences

  • How was the film? Great.

  • How's your steak?

  • How's the new job?


3. Don't confuse the preposition like (in What... like?) with the verb like.

Compare:

  • What is she like? Lovely

  • What does she like? Dancing and fast cars

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