Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
There was a serious ____ between the two brothers.
Option 1: altercation
Option 2: alteration
Option 3: aberration
Option 4: alliteration
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Correct Answer: altercation
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: An "altercation" refers to a heated or serious argument or dispute between people. It fits the context of the sentence, which suggests a conflict between the two brothers.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Alteration: It typically refers to a change or modification made to something, such as clothing or a document.
Aberration: It refers to a deviation from what is normal or expected.
Alliteration: It is a literary device where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
So, the sentence would be: "There was a serious altercation between the two brothers."
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