instead of 的位置需要根据其语法功能和使用习惯来判断,具体说明如下:
一、基本位置规则
作为介词短语时
instead of 后面必须接名词、代词或动名词(即动词的 -ing 形式),表示“代替……,而不是……”。例如:
- I watched a movie instead of sleeping.
- The company will use this software instead of the old one.
与 instead 的位置关系
- 当 instead 单独使用作副词时,通常位于句首或句尾,且句首需用逗号隔开。例如:
- Instead of sleeping, I watched TV.
- He went to the cinema instead.
- 当 instead of 作为介词短语时,需置于句首或句中,但句首通常用逗号分隔。例如:
- Instead of going to the park, we stayed home.
二、特殊用法说明
时间状语与 instead of 的搭配
时间状语需置于 instead of 之前,且需用“时间 A instead of 时间 B”的结构。例如:
We started the meeting instead of lunch.
The project was completed instead of on time.
替代动词形式
instead of 后接动词时,必须用动名词(-ing 形式),不能接不定式(to do)。例如:
She finished her homework instead of doing it later.
He called you instead of sending an email.
三、常见错误示例
instead of 后接动词错误
*He finished the task instead of do it.*(错误)
*Correct:* He finished the task instead of doing it.
位置错误
*Instead of sleeping, I watched TV.*(正确)
*I watched TV instead of sleeping.*(错误,需用逗号隔开)
四、总结
instead作副词时独立使用,位置灵活(句首或句尾);
instead of作为介词短语,必须接名词/代词/动名词,且常与时间状语结合使用。- 注意区分 instead of与 instead of doing sth的结构,避免混淆。