Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She treats her juniors _____ contempt.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. with.
Context: The sentence is: “She treats her juniors _____ contempt.”
The correct collocation in English is “treat someone with contempt.”
Explanation of options:
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by – incorrect; “by contempt” is not idiomatic.
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in – incorrect; “in contempt” is used in legal contexts (e.g., “in contempt of court”), not here.
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for – incorrect; “for contempt” also has legal usage, not suitable here.
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with – correct; “with contempt” means showing disdain or disrespect.
Correct word: with
Final Sentence: She treats her juniors with contempt.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.