Practice mode Sentence Formation

Which correctly formed sentence uses the words: coffee, prefer, tea?

Correct answer B. I prefer tea to coffee.

Explanation

The verb "prefer" uses the pattern "prefer A to B". "Than" is used with comparatives, so "prefer ... than" is incorrect in standard British usage.

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