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Compare Actions with "Instead of"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
SHe VPastdecided vIto walk to work instead of pAdriving.
Explanation
He decided to walk to work instead of driving.
Patternsdrive — drove — driven
SThey VPastwatched a movie at home instead of pAgoing to the cinema.
Explanation
They watched a movie at home instead of going to the cinema.
Patternsgo — went — gone
SShe VPastate fruit instead of cake for dessert.
Explanation
She ate fruit instead of cake for dessert.
Patternseat — ate — eaten
Instead of pAPrescomplaining, She VPasttried vIto find a solution to the problem.
Explanation
Instead of complaining, he tried to find a solution to the problem.
Patternsfind — found — found
Why HPresdon’t Syou v2call instead of pAsending a text?
Explanation
Why don’t you call instead of sending a text?
Patternssend — sent — sent
SThey VPasttook a bus instead of pAPrestaking a taxi vIto save money.
Explanation
They took a bus instead of taking a taxi to save money.
Patternstake — took — taken^take — took — taken
Instead of pAPresstaying inside, Swe VPastwent for a walk in the park.
Explanation
Instead of staying inside, we went for a walk in the park.
Patternsgo — went — gone
SHe VPaststudied for the test instead of pAPresplaying video games.
Explanation
He studied for the test instead of playing video games.
SShe VPastwrote a letter instead of pAsending an email.
Explanation
She wrote a letter instead of sending an email.
Patternswrite — wrote — written^send — sent — sent
Instead of pAPresbuying new clothes, She VPastdecided vIto donate to charity.
Explanation
Instead of buying new clothes, he decided to donate to charity.
Patternsbuy — bought — bought
What HPresdo Syou v2think about pAPreshaving a picnic instead of pAeating at a restaurant?
Explanation
What do you think about having a picnic instead of eating at a restaurant?
Patternsthink — thought — thought^have — had — had^eat — ate — eaten