Question 37
MediumOriginal questionChoose the preposition that fills the blank.
I prefer tea ______ coffee.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"Prefer" takes "to" when it compares two things: prefer tea to coffee.
Worth noting
"Than" is the trap. It follows a comparative like "better" or "rather", but "prefer" takes "to".
- Concept
- "Prefer ... to"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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