LESSON XV: Vocabulary in Context

3. WHO … LOOK LIKE, WHAT … LIKE & HOW LOOK LIKE refers to physical appearance . LIKE in state statement patterns refers to general description or quality . HOW in state statement patterns refers to a state or condition . Situation: John is looking at the picture of Bob’s girlfriend. John: WHO does your girlfriend LOOK LIKE, Bob? Bob: I think she resembles both, her mother and her father. She has her mother’s eyes and complexion, but she has her father’s nose and hair. John: WHAT is she LIKE? Bob: She’s serious and intelligent, but she has her father’s sense of humor. John: Didn’t she have a cold last week? HOW IS she now? Bob: She’s much better, thanks. Exercise: 3.1. Practice WHO … LOOK LIKE, WHAT… LIKE & HOW Ask about the words written italic . For example: Thomas is sick . HOW IS THOMAS ? Jack is intelligent . WHAT IS JACK LIKE ? Bill resembles his father . WHO DOES BILL LOOK LIKE ? 1. Bob is much better today. 7. He isn’t very well . 2. Mary resembles her mother . 8. She has her mother's eyes and hair . 3. Jim is serious . 9. Bob's sister is as attractive as their mother . 4. Your son is better today. 10. Snow is cold . 5. Peter feels better now. 11. The weather is hot and humid . 6. Joe resembles my best friend . 12. She has her father's sense of humor .