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GATE 2020 CY – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

While I agree ______ his proposal this time, I do not often agree ______ him.

  1. to, with
  2. with, to
  3. with, with
  4. to, to

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Correct answer: (A) to, with

Explanation

To agree to a proposal means to accept it; to agree with a person means to share that person’s opinion. These conventional constructions give “agree to his proposal” and “agree with him”, A.

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