JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 86

Question 86

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Do you prefer ________ my rickety car?

  1. A.going on foot to taking
  2. B.to go on foot to taking
  3. C.going on foot than taking
  4. D.to go on foot than to take
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (going on foot to taking)

Explanation

The pattern is 'prefer doing X to doing Y': 'prefer going on foot to taking'.