Question

I prefer fruits than sweets spot the error in the statement

Answer 1

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I prefer fruits "to" sweets.....is the correct statement.

Also, you can say that

I prefer fruits over sweets.

Answer 2

Answer:

I prefer fruits to sweets.

There is an error of preposition in this sentence.

Explanation:

• When comparison is made between two nouns and gerund then we use the phrase 'prefer to'.
• Example: I prefer yogurt to ice cream.
• Whereas when juxtaposition is done between two infinitives then we apply the phrase 'prefer than'.
• Example: I prefer to read than play.
• In the mentioned sentence, we are comparing two nouns (fruits and sweets). That is why, we would apply 'to' with 'prefer'.

Hence, the correct sentence after removing error is: I prefer fruits to sweets.