Phần 5: As if vs As though - English In A Minute

We use 'as if' and 'as though' to make comparisons about an imaginary situation or a possible situation that might be true.

To make comparisons about an imaginary situation, we use the past tense for the verb following 'as if' or 'as though'.

'He acted as if he didn't hear anything, but he did.'

'They feel as though they weren't appreciated, but they were.'

To make comparisons about a possible situation that might be true, we use the present tense for the verb following 'as if' or 'as though'.

'He speaks as if he knows a lot about cooking. He must love it!'

'Let's ask her for directions. She looks as though she lives here.'

My stomach is rumbling as if I didn't have any breakfast, but I did!