Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
They let him go in ....... to his age.
A
respect
B
regard
C
disregard
D
consideration
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence should read:
"They let him go in respect to his age."
Respect means consideration or honour due to a person's age. "in respect to" is the common expression.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11520)