Question

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

Explanation:

To determine the correct word, we analyze the context. The sentence describes a minor disagreement over a misplaced stapler that was easily settled. "Brawl" implies a physical, intense fight, which is too extreme for a situation involving a stapler. "Tiff" means a slight or petty argument, which fits the context of a minor disagreement that was resolved easily.

Answer:

tiff