Question

Which of the following sentences have INCORRECT usage of preposition? 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. 1,2,3
• B. 2,3,4
• C. 3,4,6
• D. 3,4,5
• E. 1,3,6

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let’s examine each sentence carefully: 

1. Correct: “The manager was sitting at the desk.” ✔ Proper usage. “At the desk” is the correct prepositional phrase.
2. Correct: “My work is superior to yours.” ✔ “Superior” is always followed by to, not any other preposition.
3. Incorrect: “I prefer coffee than tea.” ❌ The correct form is: “I prefer coffee to tea.”
4. Incorrect: “She was accused for stealing gold.” ❌ The correct form is: “She was accused of stealing gold.”
5. Correct: “This is an exception to the rule.” ✔ “Exception to” is the correct expression.
6. Incorrect: “They are leaving to England soon.” ❌ Correct usage: “They are leaving for England soon.”

Summary

• Sentence 3 — wrong (“than” → should be “to”).
• Sentence 4 — wrong (“for” → should be “of”).
• Sentence 6 — wrong (“to” → should be “for”).

Key Takeaway

Thus, the sentences with incorrect preposition usage are 3, 4, and 6. Correct Answer: Option C.