Question

I differ ----- him in this serious matter.
options:
a) from
b) to
c) with
d) for
e) at

Answer 1

Answer:

I differ with him in this ‘serious matter’.

Explanation:

When it comes to a opinion on an issue or a subject, it is quite natural to differ from person to person. The above sentence deals with the difference of opinion and it has to take with so as make the sentence meaningful.

All the other options are irrelevant as they do not go with the sentence to give it a complete sense. Hence, ‘with’ is the correct option for the given sentence.  

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer to that question is B) from.

Explanation:

The term “Differ from” means to “be unlike.”

Now, to make sure that you know the correct usage, differ from is used when there is a comparison between to people or things.

For example, this thing differs from that one, even that is correct usage.