prefer playing the drum to (playing) the piano.

Tan Elaine · Jun 11, 2011

I prefer playing the drums to (playing) the piano.

Is it wrong to use 'playing' in the above sentence?

Thanks.

bhaisahab · Jun 11, 2011

Tan Elaine said:
I prefer playing the drums to (playing) the piano.

Is it wrong to use 'playing' in the above sentence?

Thanks.

No, it's not wrong.

Tan Elaine · Jun 11, 2011

bhaisahab said:
No, it's not wrong.

Thanks, Bhaisahab.

I prefer playing the drums to the piano.

Does it mean that the above sentence without 'playing' is wrong?

bhaisahab · Jun 11, 2011

Tan Elaine said:
Thanks, Bhaisahab.

I prefer playing the drums to the piano.

Does it mean that the above sentence without 'playing' is wrong?

No, that's not wrong either.

Tan Elaine · Jun 11, 2011

Thanks, Bhaisahab.

Since both sentences are correct, which sentence should I use in an examination? Which is more commonly used by native speakers?

bhaisahab · Jun 11, 2011

Tan Elaine said:
Thanks, Bhaisahab.

Since both sentences are correct, which sentence should I use in an examination? Which is more commonly used by native speakers?

Both are common,. I would suggest "I prefer playing the drums to playing the piano" for an exam.

prefer playing the drum to (playing) the piano.

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