What does argue mean?
Word: Argue
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: Argue means to talk crossly with someone because you each think something different. It can also mean to explain why you think something is right.
Synonyms: quarrel, bicker
How do you spell argue?
Syllables: ar - gue
Tricky part: The word ends in ue, which you cannot hear at all. When you write argument, the e is dropped, which confuses many children.
Watch out for: arguee, argeu
Memory tip: Each letter of ARGUE starts a word in this line: Angry Rohan Gets Upset Easily.
Argue in a sentence
Example 1: My brother and I argue about the TV remote.
Example 2: Please do not argue; take turns on the swing.
Example 3: The two teams argued about who had won.
Fun Fact
Long ago in Latin, arguere meant to make something clear. People who argue are still trying to make their side clear.
Practise the CREST Way
Spell-o-Spell
Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
a) bridge
b) follow
c) listen
d) arrgue
Show answer
d) arrgue. Argue starts with ar and a single r; bridge, listen and follow are spelt right.
Word Connection
Choose the antonym of the word:
argue
a) cry
b) shout
c) agree
d) talk
Show answer
c) agree. When you agree, you think the same, so there is nothing to argue about.
Word Cookie
Insert the correct letter to form a word:
ar_ue
a) k
b) g
c) d
d) j
Show answer
b) g. The hard sound after ar is g, as in garden.
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
The twins argue over the last biskit.
a) twins
b) argue
c) last
d) biskit
Show answer
d) biskit. Biscuit is spelt b-i-s-c-u-i-t, with cu where you hear k.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In which scene are two friends arguing?
a) They share a book quietly.
b) They sing a song together.
c) They shout about who sits first.
d) They help each other paint.
Show answer
c) They shout about who sits first.
2. Meera argued that the class should plant more trees. What did she do?
a) kept quiet about it
b) shouted at her friends
c) gave reasons for her idea
d) planted a tree herself
Show answer
c) gave reasons for her idea
