Instead and Instead of - Grammar Shorts — Exercise 1

Question 1

She drank coffee, not tea. (instead of) ⇒ She drank coffee ___.

Accepted Answer

instead of tea

Question 2

Tom drove to work. He didn't take the bus. (instead of) ⇒ Tom drove to work ___ the bus.

Accepted Answer

instead of taking

Question 3

We stayed at home. We didn't go out. (instead of) ⇒ We stayed at home ___ .

Accepted Answer

instead of going out

Question 4

I'd rather have water than juice. (instead of) ⇒ I'll have water ___ juice.

Accepted Answer

instead of

Question 5

He didn't text me. He called me. (instead) ⇒ He called me ___.

Accepted Answer

instead

Question 6

Let's walk. We won't take a taxi. (instead of) ⇒ Let's walk ___ a taxi.

Accepted Answer

instead of taking

Question 7

Emma chose fish. She didn't order steak. (instead of) ⇒ Emma chose fish ___ steak.

Accepted Answer

instead of

Question 8

I decided not to watch TV. I read a book. (instead) ⇒ I read a book ___.

Accepted Answer

instead

Question 9

They cycled to school. They didn't go by bus. (instead of) ⇒ They cycled to school ___ by bus.

Accepted Answer

instead of going

Question 10

We ordered pizza. We didn't cook dinner. (instead of) ⇒ We ordered pizza ___ dinner.

Accepted Answer

instead of cooking

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