Fill in the gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided?
He boasts so much about his high scores and he ...... at the efforts of others?
A
scorns
B
sneers
C
grins
D
smilies
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The verb “sneer at” is a fixed expression meaning to show contempt or mockery towards someone or something.
So, the sentence becomes:
“He boasts so much about his high scores, and he sneers at the efforts of others.”
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11224)