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Neither is correct, but the second is closer to it. “I felt like a teenager again” would be correct.
The word “like” should be “as if” in both example sentences. In order to be correct, both should be, “I felt as if I were a teenager again.”
In such an example, the verb “were” is used (indicating the use of the subjunctive mood) instead of “was,” to indicate that the situation is imaginary or impossible.
The adjective “like” means “resembling; having the same (or some of the same) characteristics; similar to,” and is used in combination with nouns or pronouns.
“As if” is an adverb that means “in a manner suggesting” and is used in conjunction with verbs.
In short, “like” goes with nouns or pronouns; “as if” goes with verbs.
The word “like” should be “as if” in both example sentences. In order to be correct, both should be, “I felt as if I were a teenager again.”
In such an example, the verb “were” is used (indicating the use of the subjunctive mood) instead of “was,” to indicate that the situation is imaginary or impossible.
The adjective “like” means “resembling; having the same (or some of the same) characteristics; similar to,” and is used in combination with nouns or pronouns.
“As if” is an adverb that means “in a manner suggesting” and is used in conjunction with verbs.
In short, “like” goes with nouns or pronouns; “as if” goes with verbs.
