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GATE 2020 ME (ME2) – 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

Agree to a proposal means consent to it; agree with a person means share that person’s opinion. The required prepositions are **to, with (A)**. The objects, proposal and him, determine the respective constructions.