Transferred versus preferred

[Dennis Krug]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Simple Present (3)", question 7

For probably the first time in his life Andrew actually ......... his worry from himself to someone else.

(a) preferred
(b) transferred
(c) offered
(d) differed

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Simple Present (3)", answer 7

For probably the first time in his life Andrew actually transferred his worry from himself to someone else.

Correct answer: (b) transferred

Your answer was: incorrect
For probably the first time in his life Andrew actually preferred his worry from himself to someone else.
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what about preferred?

Dennis Krug

[Canadian45]

Do you have an English dictionary?

[Alan]

Hi,

Preferred wouldn't work in that sentence because it means like better as in: Do you like coffee with or without milk? Personally I prefer it with milk.

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[Kati Svaby]

Hello,

Transfer has several meanings. Here:Sb transfers a feeling from one person to another.
For exp: I had already transferred my bad mood to my friends.

[Saneta]

please explain closer: transfer a worry (feeling)= 'infect' sb with worry/ caused sb to get worried as he is?

many thanks