After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise
A
was the cause of their dispute
B
forced them to reason together
C
made them to become enemies
D
united them in their fight against their common enemy
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "bone of contention" is an idiom that refers to a subject or issue over which there is a prolonged disagreement or dispute. In this sentence, it states that the last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. "was the cause of their dispute," is the correct option because it suggests that the promotion exercise was the reason behind the disagreement or dispute between the two friends.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23995)