In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given…
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In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose ‘No improvement’.
Stop fighting for a trifle issue!
- A.
Fighting with
- B.
Fighting over
- C.
Both 1 and 2
- D.
No improvement
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: 'Fighting over' — 'over' is used when people dispute possession, responsibility, or the matter itself.
Meaning: Fight over someone or something — to argue or struggle about who gets or controls someone or something.
Why 'fighting over' fits: It indicates a dispute about an issue or object. Example: 'They fought over the last slice.'
Why 'fighting with' is not correct here: 'Fighting with' often means physically fighting against someone or arguing with someone, not disputing possession or responsibility.
Why 'Both 1 and 2' and 'No improvement' are incorrect: The first option uses the wrong preposition for this meaning, and the original phrase is unidiomatic.
Suggested correction: Stop fighting over a trivial issue!
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