In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
After listening to the statement from two students, the headmaster realized that it was a trivial argument that .... a serious quarrel between them
A
touched in
B
drew up
C
touched off
D
brought up
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrasal verb “touch off” means to cause something to start suddenly, especially something violent or serious like a fight, protest, or quarrel.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6523)