Question

correct the following sentences ( I prefer tea than coffee)

Answer 1

I prefer tea rather than coffee

Answer 2

Answer :

This question is based on prepositions.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'preposition' as 'a word that connects a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun to another word, esp. to a verb, another noun, or an adjective.'

The given sentence contains a noun to noun comparison. So, the preposition 'to' would be used instead of the preposition 'than.' 'Than' is used in cases where the comparison is between infinitives to infinitives.

So, the correct sentence is :

I prefer tea to coffee.