Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
They prefer going to their maternal uncle's house ______ going to the park.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
In English, when we compare two actions or things using the verb "prefer," we generally always use the preposition "to" to connect them (e.g., I prefer tea to coffee).
While "than" is commonly used with "rather" (I would rather go home than stay here), using "than" directly with "prefer" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in Standard English.
When "prefer" is followed by a gerund (an "-ing" verb like going), it must be followed by "to" before the second gerund.
Therefore, the most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘to’.