Grammar Point
A Keyphrase should be a short phrase that brings to mind and helps to remember the information on this frame.
as if, as though
usu. after verb
Verb +
This conjunctive phrase is used to create an adverbial clause that describes an action or state as if it were something else, even though it is not actually the case in reality.
Verb Informal Form
The informal form of a verb (present or past) is followed by
彼は何でも知っている
He talks as if he knows everything.
彼女は誰かに追われている
She ran as if she were being chased by someone.
Note
This grammar point is often used to emphasize that the appearance of a situation is contrary to the actual facts. It is frequently used with the informal form of verbs.