Multiple choice softskills communication

I'd rather have wine ____ beer.

  1. instead than

  2. instead of

  3. instead to

  4. instead from
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'instead of' when making a preference comparison between two options. 'Instead' is an adverb meaning 'as an alternative', and it must be followed by the preposition 'of' to connect with the noun phrase being compared. The other prepositions (than, to, from) are grammatically incorrect with 'instead'.

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