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Case 2 Although the preposition like is often used as a conjunction in speech and in advertising (Dirt Away works like a soap should), writing and standard speech require the conjunction as, as if, or as though Example 2 Informal speech：The examination seemed like it would never end. Writing：The examination seemed as if (as though) it would never end. Choosing Clear Connectors Case 3 The subordinating conjunction while is sometimes carelessly used in the sense of and or but, creating false subordination. Example 3 Faulty：My sister wants to study medicine while I want to study law. Revised：My sister wants to study medicine, and I want to study law. Choosing Clear Connectors Activity Exercises for Connector Choices Substitute a clear or correct connector in the sentences below where as, while, and like are ambiguous or misused. Example He looked to me like he had slept in his clothes. He looked to me as if he had slept in his clothes. Choosing Clear Connectors As I was going home for Thanksgiving, my mother cooked a squash pie for me. (2) From where I was sitting, the car looked like it would hit the baby carriage. (3) Busing schoolchildren is a controversial issue in many cities, while in others it does not seem to arouse much interest. (4) As teachers and legislators worry about the literacy of high school students, the situation may improve. (5) Many states give minimum competency tests for graduation from high school, like there aren’t enough hurdles to jump over to get a high school diploma. Choosing Clear Connectors 2. Identify each instance of faulty, excessive, or ineffective coordination or subordination in the paragraph below. Rewrite the paragraph in the way you think most effective to emphasize main ideas. Many people claim that chemical fertilizers and insecticides are essential for a healthy and productive vegetable garden, although they are wrong. Organic gardening methods produce healthy gardens. Good nu