21 English Sentences: Instead of

‘Instead of’ is Preposition.

Synonyms:

As an alternative or equivalent to, in contrast with, in lieu of, in place of, in preference to, rather than. 

Note: Instead of is always followed by a noun (often a gerund).

Sentences:

1.  Anne came by car instead of by plane.

2.  Can I pay you on Sunday instead of today?

3.  Harry walked to school instead of taking the bus.

4.  I love fresh pizzas instead of frozen ones.

5.  Instead of eating at home, let's go to Pizza Hut.

6.  Jack went skiing instead of playing chess.

7.  Julie preferred to keep a cat instead of a dog.

8.  Let's go by plane instead of by train.

9.  Lucy’s father came instead of her.

10.      Millie uses sugar free tabs instead of honey.

11.      Milton needs a job instead of money.

12.      Nancy drank real coffee instead of instant.

13.      Please play outside instead of gossiping here.

14.      They have planted cotton instead of sugarcane.

15.      They should show courtesy instead of guns.

16.      Use English terms instead of Latin ones.

17.      We stayed at home instead of going out.

18.      Why did you chide Nicky instead of Millie?

19.      Wilson learned Irish instead of English.

20.      You should walk to work instead of going by car.

21.      Zany had tea instead of coffee this morning.

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