| Idx | 2159 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | prefer |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Why do you prefer the theatre than the cinema? |
| Correct Sentence | Why do you prefer the theatre to the cinema? |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Why do you prefer the theatre [[than]] the cinema? |
| Cloze Sentence | Why do you prefer the theatre [[to]] the cinema? |
| Cloze Answer | to |
| Choices | to | than |
| Explanation | prefer (doing ) sth to (doing ) sth else (NOT than ): 'He normally prefers classical music to rock.' 'Most women prefer breastfeeding to bottle feeding.' Compare: 'I'd rather live in the North than in the South.' 'Most women would rather go out to work than stay at home all day.' |
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