Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.

Twelve workers were killed in the conflict between two trade unions.

(1) quarrel 

(2) clash 

(3) confrontation 

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

  • Clash means a violent confrontation and should be used instead of conflict, which means a disagreement.
  • Quarrel means verbal argument' and confrontation means 'hostile apprehension' both of which do not fit in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct statement would be: "Twelve workers were killed in the clash between two trade unions."

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