During debate, members should be courteous and should avoid references to others that might be interpreted as __________.

• A. Personal conflicts
• B. Personal insults
• C. Political bias
• D. Offensive remarks

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to keep debate civil by preventing anything that could suggest there is a personal feud. When references to others hint at a personal conflict, the discussion shifts from evaluating ideas to judging people, which undermines fairness and constructive dialogue. That’s why this option best fits: it signals the avoidance of interpersonal clashes and keeps the focus on the issues at hand. While avoiding insults or offensive remarks is also important, the phrasing emphasizes not giving the impression of a personal dispute rather than just avoiding harsh language. Political bias isn’t about personal references at all, so it doesn’t align with this idea.