This verb can mean disagreeing with someone or giving reasons for a claim.
The idea
Use argue with someone about something for a disagreement. Use argue that to state a claim supported by reasons.
Examples
- I argued with my brother about the bill.
- The neighbors argued about the parking spaces.
- She argued that the park should stay open.
- We argued with the driver about the route.
- He argued that the test was unfair.
- They argued about where to put the table.
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Watch out
Do not assume every use describes a quarrel: argue that can introduce a reasoned position.
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Choose the correct form. She argued ___ her friend about the tickets. (with / to)
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with
with introduces the person in the disagreement.
Choose the correct form. They argued ___ the cost. (about / to)
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about
about introduces the topic of the disagreement.
Choose the correct form. The writer argued ___ the rule was useful. (that / with)
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that
that introduces the claim being defended.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form. She argued ___ her friend about the tickets. (with / to)
Choose the correct form. They argued ___ the cost. (about / to)
Choose the correct form. The writer argued ___ the rule was useful. (that / with)
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Describe a disagreement and a claim you could support with reasons.