Thanks a lot for your kind response and I am sorry for my belated answer. I have been to my rural home town to participate the memorial service of my late farther's death. So I could't see your posting. I have learned one thing thanks to your help. So far, I understand that the word "look like" is normally used as a predicative use such as " It looks like raining." and "She looks like crying." or hulk-like face, etc. Expecting your continuous pointing out the possible mistakes in my writings, thank you again!
Are you having a good Sunday?
Busy for treating others due to
your daughter's good college enterance?..
Today, I asked my English teacher
about what you pointed out before in my
'Garage Sale' posting.
He told me"looks-like new item"
is no problem in using, but 'look-alike item'
is something identical and totally
different meaning.
Because I promised to tell you the
right answer the other day, now am just
letting you know the result...
Thank you for helping me to learn
correct English. ...