| Idx | 2523 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | spite |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | In spite of staying at home, I decided to continue my studies in the United States. |
| Correct Sentence | Instead of staying at home, I decided to continue my studies in the United States. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | [[In spite]] of staying at home, I decided to continue my studies in the United States. |
| Cloze Sentence | [[Instead]] of staying at home, I decided to continue my studies in the United States. |
| Cloze Answer | Instead |
| Choices | Instead | In spite |
| Explanation | When the situation involves a choice between two actions or things, use instead of (NOT in spite of ): 'Instead of building more roads, we should be investing in the railway.' |
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