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Like is a preposition. This means that LIKE must be followed by nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases.

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Note that like can be followed by gerunds (-ing forms used as nouns): LIKEswimming,skiing isgreat exercise.

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On the other hand, as can be either a preposition (appearing with a noun) or a conjunction (appearing with a clause). You can correctly use as to compare two clauses.

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Comparisons must be logically parallel. That is, they must compare similar things.

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We can also use the word that to stand for build. Ifthe first noun were plural, we would use those in stead: Frank\'s toes, LIKE THOSE o fhis brother; are short and hairy.

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Comparisons must be structurally parallel. That is, they must have a similar grammatical structure.

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Note that the possessing noun {Brian, the Smiths) can be singular or plural, regardless ofwhether the implied possessed noun {car, toes) is singular or plural. Any singular-plural combination is possible grammatically. You must simply make sure that the combination makes logical sense.

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mbiguous: Right: Right: I like cheese more than Yvette. (Yvette could be subject or object.) I like cheese more than Yvette DOES. (= than Yvette likes cheese) I like cheese more than I DO Yvette. (= than Ilike Yvette)

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However, the GMAT occasionally allows unnecessary Helping Verbs. Right: Apples are more healthy to eat than caramels. Right: Apples are more healthy to eat than caramels ARE. Do not throw out an answer choice simply because ofan unnecessary Helping Verb in the second term ofa comparison.

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When comparing two things, use the Comparative Form ofan adjective or adverb. When comparing more than two things, use the Superlative Form ofan adjective or adverb.

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Do not compare an adverb that ends in -ly by changing the ending to -er. This error is common in speech. Instead, add more. Wrong: Adrian runs QUICKLY. He runs QUICKER than Jacob. Right: Adrian runs QUICKLY. He runs MORE QUICKLY than Jacob.

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However, some adverbs that do not end in -ly are made into comparatives by adding -er. Right: Adrian runs FAST. He runs FASTER than Jacob.

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Always use than with a comparative form.