Fill in the blank with an appropriate Preposition:
I prefer buttermilk ____ lassi.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → to
Complete sentence: I prefer buttermilk to lassi.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) than | Than follows a comparative (better than) or would rather (I would rather drink buttermilk than lassi). "Prefer ... than" is a common error. | I would rather walk than wait for the bus. |
| (2) to (answer) | Prefer means to like one thing more than another. When the two things are compared, the pattern is prefer A to B. | She prefers walking to driving. |
| (3) in | position inside something or a state. It cannot link the two things being compared. | The buttermilk is in the fridge. |
| (4) on | position on a surface or a topic. It does not express a preference. | The glass is on the table. |