in that respect

[Saneta]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #179 "Comparatives and Superlatives (3)", question 1

I can hardly hear the baby when she cries because she's so .......... I'm pretty lucky in that respect.

(a) quiet
(b) quieter
(c) quietest

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #179 "Comparatives and Superlatives (3)", answer 1

I can hardly hear the baby when she cries because she's so quiet. I'm pretty lucky in that respect.

Correct answer: (a) quiet
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What does it mean: I'm pretty lucky in that respect.

thanks..

[Alan]

Hi Saneta,

This means she considers herself quite lucky because she has a baby that doesn't make much noise when she cries. 'In that respect' = as far as that is concerned (the crying).

Alan
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