Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone.
marks colleagues engaged in the occasional ____ over a misplaced stapler, but they settled their differences easily.
brawl
tiff

Explanation:

• "Brawl" means a noisy, violent fight, which is too intense for a situation over a misplaced stapler.
• "Tiff" means a petty quarrel or argument, which fits the context of colleagues having a minor disagreement that was easily settled.

Answer:

tiff