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What is the preposition used when talking about a concern or fear?
What is the preposition used when talking about a concern or fear?
Which preposition is used to express a desire or aspiration?
Which preposition is used to express a desire or aspiration?
What is the preposition used to express blame or accusation?
What is the preposition used to express blame or accusation?
Which preposition is used to express prevention or prohibition?
Which preposition is used to express prevention or prohibition?
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What is the preposition used to express participation or involvement?
What is the preposition used to express participation or involvement?
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Which preposition is used to express guilt or accusation?
Which preposition is used to express guilt or accusation?
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What is the main function of 'instead of' in a sentence?
What is the main function of 'instead of' in a sentence?
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What comes after 'instead of' in a sentence structure?
What comes after 'instead of' in a sentence structure?
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What is the alternative action in the sentence 'Instead of going to the gym, I went for a walk'?
What is the alternative action in the sentence 'Instead of going to the gym, I went for a walk'?
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What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Instead of _______________ (play) video games, I read a book'?
What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Instead of _______________ (play) video games, I read a book'?
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What type of expressions commonly use 'instead of'?
What type of expressions commonly use 'instead of'?
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What is the main difference between 'instead of' and 'in addition to'?
What is the main difference between 'instead of' and 'in addition to'?
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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".
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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.
