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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Instead

Sir,

1.I don't eat rice at night. I eat chapati instead.

2.I don't eat rice at night. Instead I eat chapati.

Which one is correct?

I want to know about the proper Position of instead.

Thanks.
  

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Hi, "Instead" is an adverb. You have tremendous flexibility where you place it. So in that regard both 1 and 2 are correct.

— MountainHiker

  • Hi, "Instead" is an adverb.
  • You have tremendous flexibility where you place it.
  • So in that regard both 1 and 2 are correct.
  • You probably decide more on cadence or sound.
  • To my ear...
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Hi,

"Instead" is an adverb. You have tremendous flexibility where you place it. So in that regard both 1 and 2 are correct. You probably decide more on cadence or sound.

To my ear...

Very precise or mechanical:
2. I don't eat rice at night. Instead I eat chapati.

Smoother flowing:
1. I don't eat rice at night. I eat chapati instead.
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Sir,

Thanks for your quick reply and also clearing my doubts.

Would you please tell me the kind of adverb for the adverb "instead".



Thanks.
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Hi,

I think you added this later portion later?
Would you please tell me the kind of adverb for the adverb "instead".


As far as I know, the "instead" adverb is merely an adverb. I am responding so that your message is bumped up and others will look at it.

MountainHiker
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