Instance vs Instants

Instance vs Instants

The word ‘instance’ is a noun, which means an example or an occurrence of something.

For example:

a. The Mangalayan project is one of the instances of excellent performance by the Indian Space Research Center.
b. Any student in masters degree, for instance would have to submit a project in the elective they have chosen.
c. The police investigated few instances of the crime scene to trace out the persons behind it.

The word ‘instants’ is the plural form of the word instant which means a moment of time, immediate and a very short time.

For example:

a. It rained heavily after a few instants of lightening and thunders.
b. The young working people do not find time to cook and resort to instants available in the market.
c. People look for instant solutions for any problem and do not want to wait long.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The board explained the three_________ (instances/instants) that helped the company to earn profits.
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2. The Annual examinations result is another______ (instance/instants) of poor performance of Rani.
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3. The bulb did not last for long than a few______ (instance/instants).
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4. The cricket team has recorded various _______ (instances/instants) of outstanding performances in the matches played this year.
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5. Many people like bright colours, for _________ (instance/instants) red, blue and green are the fast moving in the apparels division.
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6. After few ________ (instances/instants) of silence, the instructor explained the rules of the game.
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