Basic Details
Word: Quarrel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A disagreement or argument between two or more people.
Synonyms: Dispute, argument, clash
Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, peace
Idioms and Phrases
- Quarrel like cats and dogs: To argue very loudly and fiercely. Example: "They quarrel like cats and dogs, never backing down from a debate."
- To have a falling-out: To have a disagreement that causes friends to stop speaking. Example: "After their quarrel, they had a falling-out and didnt talk for weeks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The two brothers had a quarrel over who could play the video game first.
Example 2: During the meeting, a quarrel broke out when the teams disagreed on the project direction.
Example 3: It's always best to resolve a quarrel quickly before it turns into a bigger issue.
Fun Fact
The word "quarrel" comes from the Latin word "quarrelare," which means "to complain or argue." This shows that arguments have been a part of human communication for a very long time!
Famous Quote
"It is better to be in a quarrel than in a silence." - William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quarrel" mean?
a) A friendly conversation
b) A disagreement or argument
c) A song
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A disagreement or argument
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quarrel"?
a) Dispute
b) Joy
c) Celebration
d) Peace
Answer: a) Dispute
3. What is an antonym of "quarrel"?
a) Argument
b) Agreement
c) Clash
d) Fight
Answer: b) Agreement
4. Which sentence uses "quarrel" correctly?
a) The friends had a quarrel over their favourite movie.
b) She wrote a quarrel for the school play.
c) The dog went for a quarrel at the park.
d) The flower bloomed in the spring quarrel.
Answer: a) The friends had a quarrel over their favourite movie.
5. Which idiom means to argue very loudly?
a) Have a falling-out
b) Quarrel like cats and dogs
c) To bury the hatchet
d) Have a heart-to-heart
Answer: b) Quarrel like cats and dogs
