Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct, nearest meaning for the underlined from the given options:

Inheriting the farm became a bone of contention among brothers.

  1. cause of disagreement

  2. cause of fight

  3. cause of dispute

  4. cause of quarrel

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Explanation

A 'bone of contention' is a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement. While the other options are synonyms for conflict, 'cause of disagreement' is the standard definition.