Prepositions and Gerunds: Mastering English Communication

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What is the preposition used when talking about a concern or fear?

With
For
In
About (correct)

Which preposition is used to express a desire or aspiration?

In
About
Dream (correct)
For

What is the preposition used to express blame or accusation?

For (correct)
About
Of
In

Which preposition is used to express prevention or prohibition?

From (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preposition used to express participation or involvement?

In (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition is used to express guilt or accusation?

Of (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of 'instead of' in a sentence?

To show a substitution or an alternative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What comes after 'instead of' in a sentence structure?

The gerund phrase and the main verb (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative action in the sentence 'Instead of going to the gym, I went for a walk'?

Going for a walk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Instead of _______________ (play) video games, I read a book'?

playing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of expressions commonly use 'instead of'?

Expressions of substitution or alternative (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'instead of' and 'in addition to'?

One indicates a substitution, and the other indicates an addition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preposition Combinations with Gerunds: Instead Of Doing

Instead of is a preposition combination used to indicate an alternative or a replacement.
Meaning: It means doing something else instead of doing something else.
It is often used with gerunds to indicate an alternative action.

Sentence Structure

The sentence structure is: "Instead of + gerund, + subject + verb".
Example sentences:
- Instead of going to the gym, I went for a walk.
- Instead of studying, I watched a movie.

Key Points

Instead of is used to indicate a substitution or an alternative.
The gerund phrase following "instead of" is the alternative action.

Common Expressions with Instead Of

Instead of working,...
Instead of going,...
Instead of eating,...
Instead of watching,...

Practice Exercises

Complete the sentences using instead of + gerund:
- Instead of ____________________ (play) video games, I read a book.
- Instead of ____________________ (go) to the party, I stayed home.
- Instead of ____________________ (eat) breakfast, I had a snack.

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Improve your English skills by learning about prepositions and gerunds, essential for clear and precise communication. This quiz covers common prepositions and their interaction with gerunds.