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Usage of the word "prefer"



 
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Usage of the word "prefer" Sun Oct 08, 2006 15:08 pm  Usage of the word "prefer"
 

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #50 "Elementary Grammar Questions", question 2

My ......... colour is green.

(a) preferred
(b) like
(c) most liked
(d) favourite

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #50 "Elementary Grammar Questions", answer 2

My favourite colour is green.

Correct answer: (d) favourite

Your answer was: correct
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I just want to know the usage of the word "prefer"

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Prefer Sun Oct 08, 2006 16:02 pm  Prefer
 

'To prefer' means 'to like (to do) something better than something else':

    I would prefer to stay indoors and watch television.
    Which do you prefer -- chocolate or vanilla ice-cream?
    She prefers tea to coffee.
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