Question

Which sentence uses the term “conflict” correctly?

In the story, the empress decides to resolve the conflict by agreeing to her enemy’s demands.
Mr. Ruben runs a local conflict that donates books and toys each summer.
The conflict of love and family is woven throughout the pages of this thought-provoking book.
The student’s essay includes a fascinating conflict about Julius Caesar’s impact on the Roman Empire.

Answer 1

"In the story, the empress decides to resolve the conflict by agreeing to her enemy’s demands." — this uses "conflict" correctly.

Brief notes on the others:
- "Mr. Ruben runs a local conflict…" is incorrect — you "run" a program/charity/organization, not a conflict. Example fix: "Mr. Ruben runs a local charity that donates books and toys each summer."
- "The conflict of love and family…" is awkward; use "conflict between love and family" or "the tension between love and family" for clarity.
- "The student’s essay includes a fascinating conflict about Julius Caesar’s impact…" is odd; use "discussion," "argument," or "debate" instead (unless you mean a literal conflict). Example: "The student’s essay includes a fascinating argument about Julius Caesar’s impact on the Roman Empire."