Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

We could hear them squabbling often, but these arguments were never too serious and seldom lasted very long.

  1. challenging

  2. gossiping

  3. quarrelling

  4. debating
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C Correct answer
Explanation

To squabble means to quarrel over petty matters or argue about trivial things. The context mentions these were not serious arguments. 'Challenging' is too formal, 'gossiping' refers to spreading rumors, and 'debating' implies a formal discussion - none fit the informal, petty nature of squabbles.

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