sentence with "I prefer something to something"

Solution 1:

No, this does not preserve parallelism, which violates the Gricean maxim of manner (be as clear and as straightforward as possible) even if it is not actually ungrammatical.

From Evergreen.edu:

Parallel structure adds both clout and clarity to your writing. When you use parallel structure, you increase the readability of your writing by creating word patterns readers can follow easily.

Understanding Parallel Structure Parallel structure (also called parallelism) is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making each compared item or idea in your sentence follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction.

Example

• Not Parallel: Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps.
• Parallel: Ellen likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.

OR

• Ellen likes to hike, attend the rodeo, and take afternoon naps.

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