Which of the following best describes a verbal dispute?

A. a disagreement over what is factual
B. a disagreement over what words to use to describe a situation
C. an apparent disagreement in which two people believe they are disagreeing but in fact are only using the same words in different ways
D. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: C

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