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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 86

Question 86

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: They let him go in ________ to his age

  1. A.respect
  2. B.regard
  3. C.disregard
  4. D.consideration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (consideration)

Explanation

They released him out of thought for his age; 'in consideration' expresses taking his age into account.