Question

read the sentence. as a physicist, adriana disliked the science fiction movies portrayal of how black holes work. now, revise the sentence to show that adriana expressed scorn and mockery toward the movie. as a physicist, adriana ______ the science fiction movies portrayal of how black holes work. loathed scoffed at despised shuddered at

Explanation:

The word "scoffed at" implies scorn and mockery. "Loathed" and "despised" just show strong dislike without the element of mockery. "Shuddered at" implies revulsion or fear more than scorn.

Answer:

B. scoffed at