apply vs adhere

[Medusa]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Verbal Skills Test", question 6

You needn't worry about that regulation as it has nothing to do with you and doesn't ......... to your situation.

(a) adhere
(b) apply
(c) attract
(d) attach

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Verbal Skills Test", answer 6

You needn't worry about that regulation as it has nothing to do with you and doesn't apply to your situation.

Correct answer: (b) apply
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IS ADHERE IS CORRECT?

Medusa

[Mister Micawber]

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No. Regulations 'apply to' situations or conditions, they do not 'adhere to' (follow) them.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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