WAEC 2019 English Language · Question 26

You can apply if you agree … their terms.

Question

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: You can apply if you agree_______their terms.

A.upon
B.to
C.about
D.in

Answer: B. to

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The sentence needs a preposition that correctly follows the verb "agree" when the object is terms (conditions, rules, or an arrangement set by someone else).

Explain the concept: The verb "agree" takes different prepositions depending on the meaning:

agree to + a proposal, plan, condition, or terms (you accept it)
agree with + a person or opinion
agree on/upon + a matter that two or more parties settle together (e.g., "They agreed on a date")
agree about + a topic being discussed

Step-by-step solution:

The sentence says "their terms", meaning terms set by them, not terms you are jointly deciding.
You are being asked to accept those conditions in order to apply. That is the meaning of agree to.
Checking the other options: • A. upon: "agree upon" is used when parties jointly settle something, such as "terms agreed upon by both sides". It does not fit when the terms already belong to the other party. • C. about: This refers to a topic of discussion, which doesn't fit. • D. in: "Agree in" is not used this way.

Correct sentence: "You can apply if you agree to their terms."

Exam tip: Remember the pattern agree TO things, agree WITH people. If you are accepting a condition, offer, or term, use to. Use on/upon only when both sides are deciding something together.

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