Question

Which of the following sentences have an incorrect usage of preposition as per the rules of English grammar? 
1. The manager was sitting at the desk. 
2. My work is superior to yours.
3. I prefer coffee than tea. 
4. She was accused for stealing gold.
5. This is an exception to the rule. 6. They are leaving to England soon.

• A. 1, 4, 6
• B. 1, 2, 6
• C. 3, 4, 6
• D. 3, 4, 5
• E. 4, 5, 6

Hint:

Common preposition errors: "prefer to" not "prefer than," "accused of" not "accused for," "leave for" not "leave to."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze each sentence for preposition usage.
Step 2: Sentence 1: "sitting at the desk" is correct. No error.
Step 3: Sentence 2: "superior to yours" is correct. No error.
Step 4: Sentence 3: "prefer coffee than tea" is incorrect; correct is "prefer coffee to tea."
Step 5: Sentence 4: "accused for stealing" is incorrect; correct is "accused of stealing."
Step 6: Sentence 5: "exception to the rule" is correct. No error.
Step 7: Sentence 6: "leaving to England" is incorrect; correct is "leaving for England."
Step 8: The incorrect sentences are 3, 4, and 6.