JAMB - English Language (2001 - No. 60)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
They let him go in ....... to his age.
respect
regard
disregard
consideration
Εξήγηση
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.