These days most people prefer spend their time online than with families

[yi-ing]

Which one is correct?

A) These days most people prefer spend a long time online than spend with families.

B) These days most people prefer spend a long time online than with families.

C) These days most people prefer spend a long time online rather than with families.

 

[GoesStation]

They are all incorrect. C would be correct if you add to after "prefer".

 

[yi-ing]

Oppss!! What a mistake! Thanks.

Most people prefer to spend a long time online rather than with families.

Is following correct too?
Most people prefer to spend a long time online rathar than spend/spending with families

 

[tedmc]

I would add "their" before families.
You do not have to repeat "spend" in the sentence.

 

[yi-ing]

You do not have to

It means we can use, but it is not necessary. Therefore, it is not wrong, but it is too wordy. Am I right? The reason Why I ask is that sometimes it is considered wrong.