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The debate over the whether dogs or cats made better pets had become so contentious that soon students were shouting at each other. Only when the teacher rang a loud bell did the arguing finally stop.
Which word or phrase is NOT a useful context clue to help you find the meaning of contentious?
dogs or cats
debate
shouting at eachother
arguing
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The word or phrase that is NOT a useful context clue to help find the meaning of contentious is "dogs or cats."
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