Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Courts help in the resolution of ______ issues.

contentious

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is contentious.

The word contentious means likely to cause disagreement or argument. In this context, the sentence is saying that courts help in the resolution of contentious issues. This means that courts help to resolve issues that are likely to cause disagreement or argument.

The other options are not correct.

• Presumptuous means arrogant or overconfident. It does not make sense in this context because courts are not arrogant or overconfident.
• Contemptuous means showing a lack of respect or courtesy. It does not make sense in this context because courts do not show a lack of respect or courtesy.
• Conscientious means careful and thorough. It does not make sense in this context because courts are not careful and thorough in the way that they resolve issues.