Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.
An apple of discord.
a. Cause of wealth
b. Cause of quarrel
c. Cause of happiness
d. Cause of illness

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete step by step solution:
In the given question, the phrase ‘an apple of discord’ refers to something that causes discord or jealousy, an object or topic that shows anger, dissent, a cause of strife, argument or rivalry.

Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
> Option (a.), 'cause of wealth', is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘an apple of discord’, as it does not refer to anything that can be a reason for dissent or fight.

> Option (b.), ‘cause of quarrel', is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘an apple of discord’’.

> Option (c.), ‘cause of happiness', is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘an apple of discord’, as it does not refer to anything that can be a reason for dissent or fight.

> Option (d.), ‘cause of illness', is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘an apple of discord’, as it does not refer to anything that can be a reason for dissent or fight.

Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.