Instead of _______ about the good news, Hilary seemed to be indifferent.

  • Question:

    Instead of _______ about the good news, Hilary seemed to be indifferent.


    • A.
      to be excited

    • B.
      being exciting

    • C.
      to excite

    • D.
      being excited

    Reference explanation:

    Correct Answer: EASY

    Instead of + Ving: instead of doing something

    After the verb to be in this sentence, we use the adjective ed due to the need for an emotional adjective (Hilary is affected by “good news”)

    Translation: Instead of being excited by the good news, Hilary seemed indifferent.

    ADSENSE

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