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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 74

Question 74

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): That old lady prefers...... bread...... clothes.

  1. A.to bake/than making
  2. B.to bake/to making
  3. C.baking/to making
  4. D.baking/than to make
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (baking/to making)

Explanation

'Prefer' compares two -ing forms with 'to': she prefers baking bread to making clothes.