- during/in = something happened inside a period of time

We went for holidays during/in the summer.

- during = stressing that something was happening during the whole period of time

The shop was closed during the whole August.

The shop was closed for five days in August.

- during = talking about an activity, event, or experience

It rained during our trip.

He had a part-time job during college.


Differences


- We drank the whole bottle in 30 minutes. (activity completed)

- We drank repeatedly from the bottle during the evening. (activity repeated)


What does he look like?

Asking about the appearance of a person; possible answer also “He looks like an idiot.”

He’s five feet eight, dark curly hair, brown eyes, big forehead, wears glasses.


What does it look like?

Asking about the appearance of a thing

It’s a small black box with four wires and a big red button.


What is she like?

Asking about the character of a person

She's a great person that goes above and beyond in whatever she does.


What is it like?

Asking about a new experience, new car, new house, etc.

It is beyond any possible description. Falling at 120mph with the wind screaming past your body is
an unbelievable experience of total freedom. The sport is not without an element of danger, yet it
is this fear that makes it so addictive.


How do I look?

Asking about clothes one wears – are they fancy, are they right for the person

You look gorgeous!


How does it look?

Asking about the nature of affairs, about the situation

It’s not good – the flood destroyed the bridges and also the crops. We are left with no food and no
way to get out of here.


How is she?

1) general question about life – how is somebody doing; also used as a greeting (“Hi, how are you?”
– not actually asking, the expected answer is “Fine.”); 2) asking about one’s health

She’s getting better, the wound is healing faster than doctors expected.


How is it?

Asking about food or drink

It’s not bad, but it could use a bit more salt.