Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase:-
The terms of the agreement were _____ both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → agreeable to
Agreeable to means acceptable to, approved by someone. Terms that both parties accept lead to a smooth transaction, so "agreeable to both the parties" completes the sentence.
Complete sentence: The terms of the agreement were agreeable to both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.
Example: The new timings were agreeable to all the staff.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: by means of — Incorrect. By means of means using something as a method; terms cannot be "by means of" the parties.
Example: The goods were lifted by means of a crane.
Option 3: in course of — Incorrect. In the course of means during a period or process; it cannot be followed by "both the parties".
Example: In the course of the journey, we made many friends.
Option 4: in order to — Incorrect. In order to shows purpose and must be followed by a verb, not by "both the parties".
Example: He left early in order to catch the train.