While I agree____________ his proposal this time, I do not often agree ____________him.
to, with
with, to
with, with
to, to
The correct option is to, with.
This question tests our understanding of the correct prepositions to use with the verb "agree" depending on the context. The verb "agree" takes different prepositions depending on whether we are agreeing to an idea/plan or agreeing with a person.
Let's break down the two parts of the sentence:
1. "While I agree ____________ his proposal this time..."
When you accept or give consent to a plan, proposal, request, or suggestion, the correct preposition to use is "to". Therefore, we "agree to a proposal."
2. "...I do not often agree ____________him."
When you share the same opinion as another person, or when you are in harmony with someone, the correct preposition to use is "with". Therefore, we "agree with him (a person)."
Combining these two rules, the complete sentence is: "While I agree to his proposal this time, I do not often agree with him." This makes "to, with" the correct option.
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