Question

The phrase 'A bone of contention' means

• A. quarrelsome
• B. with a reason
• C. reason of quarrel
• D. a disturbing man

Hint:

When encountering idiomatic expressions, think of the context in which they are used. "A bone of contention" is about a point of disagreement, not just a quarrelsome person.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The phrase a bone of contention refers to something that causes a disagreement or argument, commonly seen as a reason for a quarrel. \begin{itemize} \item quarrelsome: This refers to a person who is inclined to engage in arguments, but not the meaning of the phrase. \item with a reason: While the phrase is related to a reason, it doesn't directly imply just having a reason; it's about the subject causing the issue. \item reason of quarrel: This is the correct meaning, as "a bone of contention" refers to the cause or issue that leads to a dispute or quarrel. \item a disturbing man: This option is unrelated to the phrase's meaning, which focuses on an issue or point of disagreement, not a person. \end{itemize} \boxed{\text{reason of quarrel}}