Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence … his master's

Analyze the question: The sentence needs the correct preposition to follow the verb "compare" in the structure "compare X ___ Y."

Concept: The verb compare takes two prepositions, depending on meaning:

• compare to: to liken one thing to another, pointing out similarity (e.g., "She compared life to a journey").
• compare with: to examine two things side by side to see how they are alike or different, especially in quality or degree.

In this sentence, we are weighing Yusuf's eloquence against his master's, which is a comparison of quality or degree. "Compare with" is the standard choice. Strictly, "compare to" can also appear in general usage, but only "with" is among the options here.

Checking the options:

• A. by: "compare by" is not idiomatic here.
• B. with: "compare his eloquence with his master's" is correct.
• C. from: we say "differ from," not "compare from."
• D. for: "compare for" does not fit.

Solution: "Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence with his master's."

Tip: Remember the pairings: compare with (examine differences and similarities in degree), compare to (liken), and differ from. In WASSCE and JAMB "Lexis and Structure" questions, look for the preposition that traditionally follows the verb. Memorizing common verb-preposition pairs saves you time.