A blazing row: words and phrases for arguing

What can a disagreement between close friends be described as?

• Bicker

• Feud

• Quarrel

• Fight

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What do we call an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles?

• Conflict

• Row

• Squabble

• Dispute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the phrase 'at each other's throats'?

(a)  

• Arguing angrily

• Avoiding each other

• Agreeing on everything

• Ignoring each other

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the verb 'to tangle with someone' mean?

• To compliment someone

• To agree with someone

• To argue with someone

• To avoid someone

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the term for a loud disagreement?

• Quarrel

• Bicker

• Row

• Squabble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an official disagreement between groups of people that usually lasts a long time?

• Dispute

• Fight

• Conflict

• Feud

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Is rowing equivalent to arguing?

• Yes, it is the same.

• No, they are different.

• Maybe, depending on the context.

• Not sure.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a less serious argument called?

(a)  

• Conflict
• Feud
• Dispute
• Quarrel

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the idiom 'cross swords' mean?

• To have a serious disagreement

• To avoid confrontation

• To agree on something

• To start an argument

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Match the following phrases with their meanings.

• What does the verb 'to praise' mean?

• To start an argument

• What does the verb 'to be in accord' mean?

• To compliment someone

• What does the verb 'to avoid confrontation' mean?

• To agree with someone

• What does the verb 'to pick a fight' mean?

• To avoid conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6