Unit 12 Lesson 2

What is Conflict?
1. Choose the correct answer form the alternatives.
(Scholarshome, Sylhet)
(a) The word ‘antagonism’ in the passage refers to ____
(i) a very friendly relationship (ii) feelings of good health
(iii) feeling of amicable relationship (iv) a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
(b) What could be the closest meaning for ‘fueled by’ in the second sentence?
(i) Added by (ii) Supported by (iii) Fired by (iv) Increased by
(c) ‘Hence’ is a /an___.
(i) adjective (ii) preposition (iii) noun (iv) adverb
(d) What does the word ‘inevitable’ in the passage refer to?
(i) Escapable (ii) Unavoidable (iii) Alterable (iv) Uncertain
(e) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
(i) To show the merits of conflict (ii) To show demerits of conflict
(iii) inform about conflict (iv) To show antagonism
(Bogora Cantonment Public School & College, Bogra 2017)
(f) The meaning of “hostility” is opposite to ____
(i)antagonism (ii)resentment (iii) enmity (iv)friendliness
(g) Opposing ideas and actions result in __
(i)antagonistic state (ii)alarming state (iii) manners (iv) actions
(h) What is the noun form of “responsibly”?
(i)responsibility (ii) responsible (iii)response (iv)irresponsible

(i) Conflict should not be _____.

(i) stopped (ii) controlled (iii) uncontrolled (iv) avoided
(j) Conflict influences our ____.
(i) opinions (ii) lifestyle (iii) manners (iv) actions
(Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail 2017)
(k) Conflict arises from ____.
(i) intimacy (ii) friendship (iii) interest (iv) hostility
(l) The meaning of the word ‘antagonism’ is ____.
(i) sign (ii) clash (iii) animosity (iv) disbelief
(m) What could be the closest meaning for ‘fueled by’ in the second sentence?
(i) Driven by (ii) Supported by (iii) Fired by (iv) Increased by
(n) “Hence” is a/an ____.
(i) Adjective (ii) Preposition (iii) conjunction (iv) Adverb
(o) The word ‘inevitable’ in the sixth line refers to something___.
(i) unnecessary (ii) necessary (iii) desired (iv) expected
B. Answer the following questions.
(Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail 2017)

(a) What is conflict?

(b) What are the three types of conflict?
(c) What will happen if the conflict is left uncontrolled?
(d) How can we live harmoniously despite conflict?
(e) “The clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience.” Do you
agree? Give reasons for your answer.
(Scholarshome,Sylhet 2017)

(f) “Conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another.” Explain
Briefly.
(g) What does the expression ‘conflict comes naturally’ mean?
(h) What will happen if the conflict is left uncontrolled?
(i) How can conflict be seen as an opportunity? How can we live harmoniously
despite conflict?
(j) How do the elements involved in the conflict allow a conflict to arise?

2.

(a) Make a flow chart showing different entities involved in conflict. (No.1 is
done for you). (Patuakhali Govt. Mohila College, Patuakhali 2017)

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1. Individuals 2 4 5 6
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(b) Make a flow chart showing different types of conflict. (One is done for
you). (Ispahani Public School and College, Chottogram 2107)

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1. Economic conflict 2 4 5 6
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(c) Make a flow chart showing the advantage and disadvantages of conflict.
(One is done for you). ( Bangaldesh College Teachers’ Association, Satkhira 2017)

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1. Described as disagreement 2 4 5 6
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 For Practice
1.Fill in the gaps with the clues given below. You can change the word if
necessary.
call interpersonal death serious further within

arm cause among submissive define economic

Conflict can be (a) ____ as clash of values and Ideas among other things and the
most serious form of conflict is (b) ____clashes that results in lots of (c) ____and
casualties. There can be conflict (d) ____ us, which is (e) ____intrapersonal
conflict. The conflict between or (f) ____ persons is called (g) ____conflict.
Constraint of resources is also a (h) ____of conflict and it is known as (i) ____
conflict. Conflict is a very common phenomenon, but sometimes it takes (j) ____
forms.

2.Fill in the gaps with the clues given below. You can change the word if
necessary.
involve integral disagreemen initial vary pave
t

attempt pertain confinement result goal opposition

Conflicts can be described as a (a) ____ among group or individuals. This is

generally fueled by the (b) ____of one party to another in an (c) ____ to reach a
(d)____ different from other party. The elements (e) ____in the conflict have (f)
____ sets of principles and values, thus (g) ____the way to conflict. Conflicts
simply (h) ____ to the opposing ideas and actions of different entities, (i) ____in
an antagonistic state. However conflict is an (j) ____ part of life.

3.Fill in the gaps with the clues given below. You can change the word if
necessary.
conflict disagreement favourable attempt simple other
fuel actions varied antagonistic antagonism be
Conflict can be described as a (a)____among groups or individuals characterized
by (b)____ and hostility. This is usually (c)____by the opposition of one party to
another in an (d)____to reach an objective different from that of the (e)____party.
The elements involved in the conflict have (f)____sets of principles and values,
thus allowing a (g)____to arise. Conflict can be defined in many ways but one of
the (h)____is that it pertains to the opposing ideas and (i)_____of different entities,
resulting in an (j)_____state.

4.Fill in the gaps with the clues given below. You can change the word if
necessary.
their type some eventually disagreements degree
helpful need individuals fruitfully commitments views
Intragroup conflict is a (a)_____of conflict that happens among (b)____within a
team. It arises from interpersonal (c)_____or differences in (d)____and ideas.
Within a team, conflict can be (e)____in coming up with decisions which will
(f)____allow the members to reach (g)____objectives as a team. However, if the
(h)____of conflict disrupts harmony among the members, then (i)____serious
guidance from a different party will be (j)____for it to be settled.
5. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.
Conflict comes naturally; the (a)____ of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human
experience. It is true that it can be (b)____ if left uncontrolled. However, it
shouldn't be (c)____ as something that can only cause negative (d)____ to
transpire. It is a way to come up with more (e)____realizations that can certainly
be helpful to the (f)____ involved. Conflict can be seen as an (g)_____ for learning
and understanding (h)____differences. We can all live (i)____ despite conflicts as
long as we know how to responsibly (j)____ these struggles.

6. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.

Conflict can be defined as --------------- of value and ideas among other things, and
the most serious form of conflict is --------------- clashes that results in lot of
--------------- and casualties. There can be conflict --------------- us, which is
--------------- intrapersonal conflict. The conflict between or --------------------------
persons is called --------------- conflict. Constraints of ------------------ resources is
also a cause of conflict and it is known as ------------------ conflict. Conflict is a
very ------------------ phenomenon, but sometimes it takes ----------------- forms.

7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.

Conflict can be described as clash of (a)____and Ideas among other things and the
most serious form of conflict is (b) ____clashes that results in lots of (c) ____and
casualties. There can be conflict (d) ____ us, which is (e) ____intrapersonal
conflict. The conflict between or (f) ____ persons is called (g) ____conflict.
Constraint of resources is also a (h) ____of conflict and it is known as (i) ____
conflict. Conflict is a very common phenomenon, but sometimes it takes (j) ____
forms.

8. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.

Conflicts can be described as a (a) ____ among group or individuals. This is
generally (b) ____ by the opposition of one party to another in an (c) ____ to reach
a (d)____ different from other party. The elements (e) ____in the conflict have (f)
____ sets of principles and values, thus (g) ____the way to conflict. Conflicts
simply (h) ____ to the opposing ideas and actions of different entities, (i) ____in
an antagonistic state. However (j) ____ is an inevitable part of life.

9. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.

Conflict can be described as a (a)____among groups or individuals characterized
by (b)____ and hostility. This is usually (c)____by the opposition of one party to
another in an (d)____to reach an objective different from that of the (e)____party.
The elements involved in the conflict have varied sets of (f)____ and values, thus
allowing a (g)____to arise. Conflict can be defined in many ways but one of the
(h)____is that it pertains to the opposing ideas and (i)_____of different entities,
resulting in an (j)_____state.

10. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words.

Intragroup conflict is a (a)_____of conflict that happens among (b)____within a
team. It arises from interpersonal (c)_____or differences in (d)____and ideas.
Within a team, conflict can be (e)____in coming up with decisions which will
(f)____allow the members to reach (g)____objectives as a team. However, if the
(h)____of conflict disrupts harmony among the members, then (i)____serious
guidance from a different party will be (j)____for it to be settled.