Instead of trying out for the football team,
I tried out for basketball.
Instead of buying a blue shirt,
I bought a green one.
Instead of visiting my grandmother,
we visited my cousins.
Instead of getting a dog,
we got a cat.
Instead of helping the car accident victims,
she just kept driving.
Instead of waiting for her turn,
she cut ahead of everyone in line.
Instead of making a chocolate cake,
he made a yellow one instead.
Instead of walking to school,
I took the bus.
Instead of having a hamburger for lunch,
I ate pizza.
Instead of doing my homework,
I watched TV.
Instead of saving my money,
I spent it all.
Instead of the weather being sunny for our picnic,
it rained.
Instead of using a map or GPS,
we got lost.
Instead of arguing with my mom,
I did my work.
Instead of turning in my assignment late,
I turned it in on time.
Instead of going on vacation last summer,
we stayed home.
