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Apr 2025
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814 - I Agree

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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I Agree. Sounds simple, right? But depending on what you’re agreeing with, or who you’re agreeing with, or what you’re agreeing to, the grammar can change a bit. So let’s make it easy.

The verb agree is an interesting word because it can be used with a variety of prepositions, each one with its own usage. So for today’s podcast English lesson, let’s have a look at how we use this vocabulary

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