instead of this

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. en lugar de esto
I asked my dad for help with my homework. Instead of this, he lectured me about the importance of doing my own work.Pedí a mi padre que me ayudara con mi tarea. En lugar de esto, me regañó sobre la importancia de hacer mi propio trabajo.
b. en lugar de este (masculine)
For the next class, we're going to meet in the lab instead of this classroom.En la próxima clase, vamos a reunirnos en el laboratorio en lugar de este salón.
c. en lugar de esta (feminine)
The next time I buy a computer, I'm going to find something that works instead of this piece of trash.La próxima vez que compro una computadora, voy a encontrar una que funcione en lugar de esta basura.
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