Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
I sat down to do my assignment. Instead of that, I watched a movie.
(1) I watched a movie instead
(2) and I watched a movie
(3) I began watching a movie
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Instead should be used at the end of the sentence to make it grammatically accurate and convey the intended meaning that the speaker ended up watching a movie instead of studying.
Therefore, the correct statement should be, "I sat down to do my assignment. I watched a movie instead."
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