She _______ chocolate ice cream more than vanilla. a) is preferring b) prefer c) prefers

Grammar Rule: State Verbs and 'Prefer'

'Prefer' is a state verb that expresses a choice or liking. State verbs are generally not used in continuous tenses.

• Option a) 'is preferring' uses the present continuous tense, which is incorrect for the state verb 'prefer' when expressing a general preference.
• Option b) 'prefer' is the simple present tense, but it does not agree with the third-person singular subject 'She'.
• Option c) 'prefers' is the simple present tense and correctly agrees with the third-person singular subject 'She'. This accurately describes her general preference.

The correct form is the simple present tense with the '-s' ending for a third-person singular subject.

Answer: c) prefers