But/ Instead/ Instead of

He is too busy, let me go _________

• but

• instead

• instead of

I went home, ________ all the lights were cancelled.

• but

• instead

• instead of

I want to call her, _____ I don't have her phone number.

• but

• instead

If they throw stones at you, don't throw them back, use them to build your own foundation (a)  

Many years ago, people didn't have cars. They _________ horses instead.

• use

• uses

• used

Long ago, people wrote many information on papers ___________ writing on computers.

• but

• instead

• instead of

Rewrite this sentence.

My wife wanted to buy a new car, but I bought a used car instead.

• I bought a used car instead of bought a new car.

• I bought a used car instead of a new car.

• I bought a used car instead of an new car.

The children learnt English __________ playing the guitar.

• instead

• instead of