A) Argue: To
disagree with someone, or about something using angry words and gestures.
Be aware of the differences in prepositions
1) Argue with
someone.
I argued
with my sister for 3 hours.
2) Argue about
something
We argued
about how much money we were spending on internet access.
3) Argue over
something
We argued
over who was a better actor--Matt Damon or George Clooney.
*Arguing
about something is about the general topic, whereas argue over implies a
limited number of choices.
They argued
about the problem. They argued over the
two possible solutions.
B) Argue: To explain
that something is true, or that should or shouldn't be done.
4) Argue that something
should be done/shouldn't be done
He argued
that we should sell the house before the market collapses.
5) Argue for
something (to be in favour of something)
He argued
for the death penalty.
6) Argue
against (to be opposed to something)
He argued
against the death penalty.
Useful collocations
Have an argument.
Get into an argument with someone.
Win/lose an argument.
Make a good argument for/against something.
QUIZ
1. He liked
children so he argued______abortion.
a)
with b) for c) against
2. He didn't
believe in guns and he argued _______gun control.
a)
with b) for c) against
3. He was
constantly arguing ______his sister.
a)
with b) for c) against
4. He spent
hours arguing with his parents ________his wedding plans.
a)
with b) over c) against
5. They finally
broke up because they spent too much time arguing ________ money.
a)
about b) in c) against
6. The lawyer argued____________
his client was innocent.
a) over b) for c) that
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