I think it should be: Do you like Microsoft or Macintossh computers?

[hanni]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #41 "Basic American English", question 5

Do you like Microsoft ......... Macintosh computers more?

(a) from
(b) or
(c) but
(d) of

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #41 "Basic American English", answer 5

Do you like Microsoft or Macintosh computers more?

Correct answer: (b) or
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I think it should be: "Do you like Microsoft or Macintossh computers?"
Why do you add "more" in this question?

hanni

[Prezbucky]

Just IMO (in my opinion)...

There is a better way to make this query:

Do you prefer Microsoft or Macintosh computers?
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[Prezbucky]

The reason "more" is necessary is this (for example):

"Do you like Microsoft or Macintosh computers?"

"Yes, I like Microsoft or Macintosh computers."

You see, as the question is written, choosing between the two computers is not mandatory -- you could answer that, yes, you like Microsoft computers... you like neither... you like both... etc.

"Do you like Microsoft or Macintosh computers?" does not force the respondent to voice his preference for one.

When you ask, "Do you prefer Microsoft or Macintosh computers?" or "Do you like Microsoft or Macintosh computers more?" -- the person you are asking is forced to state his preference.
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[Saneta]

I want to notice that in the explanations to this question , the questions is:Do you like Microsoft ......... Macintosh computers more? and in the test is different question: Do you prefer Microsoft ......... Macintosh computers more? Please correct this error!

[Torsten]

Hi Saneta,

Please read the question and the explanation again. There is no mistake:
Do you like Microsoft or Macintosh computers more?
Do you prefer Microsoft or Macintosh?

'like more' = 'prefer'
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[Peternot]

Shouldn't we say, "I prefer Microsoft TO Macintosh"?

[Theone]

hi,

Do you prefer Microsoft ......... Macintosh computers?

(a) from
(b) or
(c) but
(d) of

I'm kinda confused with this question... yes, this question is like you are comparing the two brand of computers. But, isn't also right to ask: "Do you prefer Microsoft from Macintosh computers?"? -- In this view, you are only asking confirmation if he/she preferred Microsoft most than Macintosh.

Thank you for the clarifications...

[Kitosdad]

In this instance, or =which. You are being asked to state a preference.

Which do you like more/ prefer, Microsoft or Macintosh?
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[Theone]

Maraming salamat po... (Thank you very much) -- My way on saying thank you for the clarifications...