The surface of the table ---- it has been hit with something hard. (feel)
feels as if
Make your own "as though" comparison. Use the word "smile."
She moved her lips as if to smile.
Ben ---- very smart for his age. Actually he can be considered to be mature. (seem)
seems
You ---- something is bothering you, my dear. Is there a problem? (look)
look as if
Make your own "As if" comparison. Use the word "feel."
She felt as if the sun was always shining.
Jill ran super fast. Her feet _______ they were on fire. (move)
moved as if
The soup was horrible. It _________ it had sand in it. (taste)
tasted as is if/though