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

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. 

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