In the following questions, a sentence / part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

You have played instead of worked

Options

A. working
B. having worked
C. being worked
D. No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

instead of (Prep.) : in the place of somebody something instead of is followed by an - ing form working (Gerund Here, working is the right usage