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[jays]

Are all in the following correct?
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1 I replaced the new with the old.
2 I substituted the new with the old.
3 I replaced the old for the new.
4 I substituted the old for the new.

[Suzanne]

Hello!

1 I replaced the new with the old. CORRECT!

2 I substituted the new with the old. NO-use "substitute for"
3 I replaced the old for the new. NO
4 I substituted the old for the new. CORRECT!

I hope this helps!