Common Mistakes : Agree

Agree – Verb

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BAD: I don’t agree the people who say women should stay at home

GOOD: I don’t agree with the people who say women should stay at home

BAD: In many ways I agree to his statement

GOOD: In many ways I agree with his statement

agree with sb/sth = have the same opinion as: You can’t expect everyone to agree with you all the time.’ ‘I tend to agree with you that the proposal is too risky

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BAD: I don’t understand why he doesn’t agree the divorce

GOOD: I don’t understand why he doesn’t agree to the divorce

BAD: Conservationists will never agree the building of the motorway

GOOD: Conservationists will never agree to the building of the motorway

agree to sth = be willing to accept or allow something: The bank manager has agreed to our request for a loan

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BAD: I am agree that archaeological treasures should be protected

GOOD: I agree that archaeological treasures should be protected

BAD: In some ways I am agree with those who want stricter punishments

GOOD: In some ways I agree with those who want stricter punishments

(Agree is a verb (NOT an adjective