Last St. Patricks Day, the police were called when people in the neig

Question

Last St. Patrick’s Day, the police were called when people in the neighborhood witnessed a small _______________ in progress outside of a bar.

A. fracas
B. discourse
C. altercation
D. battle
E. colloquy
F. mutiny

trungnx26 · Answer

Analyze the options: 
 
   Fracas : A noisy disturbance or quarrel, often used to describe a minor brawl.  
   Discourse : A formal discussion or debate, usually civilized.  
   Altercation : A noisy argument or confrontation, implying a physical or verbal fight.  
   Battle : A large-scale fight or combat, typically between opposing forces.  
   Colloquy : A formal conversation or dialogue.  
   Mutiny : An open rebellion against authority, typically by soldiers or sailors.
   
 The context of the sentence describes an incident outside a bar that was serious enough to warrant a police call. This suggests a small physical fight or dispute. The words that fit best are  "fracas"  and  "altercation" , as both imply a minor fight or conflict. 
  Answer:  A. fracas and C. altercation.

Sajjad1994 · Answer

OE

In this sentence, you need to figure out what kind of thing would result in the police being called—likely, some kind of crime or fight. Discourse and colloquy are an incorrect pair, both meaning  “conversation.”  Battle may be close to what you want, but relates to a larger event than a bar fight. Mutiny (open rebellion against authorities) is not related to the others. 
 
  Answer: A,C

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