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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with the

    phrase or idiom highlighted in bold. Select the option given below that cannot replace the phrase in bold and mark that as your answer. Economists argue about a lot of things, yet many would probably see eye to eye on the benefits of free trade, which generates wealth by allowing the free flow of goods across international borders.
    A yield to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B agree on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C be in agreement about Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D have a similar opinion regarding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None can replace Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (a) Here the sentence talks about how most of the economists agree that free trade has a lot of benefits. B, C and D can replace the highlighted phrase as they all highlight that most of the economists would agree about the merits of the free trade. A is incorrect. YIELD TO means to agree to do something that you do not want to do or should not do. It does not fit contextually.

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