Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.

The children _____ over the property of their father.

quarrelled

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is quarrelled.

The word "quarrelled" means to argue or fight over something. This is the most appropriate word because it accurately describes how the children fought over their father's property.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Approved means to give consent or approval to something. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence, because the children did not approve of the property.
• Confiscated means to take something away from someone, especially by authority. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence, because the children did not confiscate the property.
• Enjoyed means to take pleasure in something. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence, because the children did not enjoy fighting over the property.