Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the gap with the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below.

John decided not to receive a present, ________, he asked for a cheque from his parents.

  1. meanwhile

  2. despite this

  3. instead

  4. as a result
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

John chose not to get a present and substituted it with a cheque. "Instead" correctly introduces a replacement action.

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