Question 29: Instead of…………….. about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.
– exciting (adj): excited, excited (meaning active)
Eg: The trip is exciting.
– excited (adj): excited, excited (meaning passive)
Eg: I am excited about this trip.
– instead of + Ving: instead of doing something
Eg: I can walk to work instead of going by car.
=> Answer B (Instead of being interested in the good news, Peter doesn’t seem to care.)
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