The context clue used in the sentence "Ice chips can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse" is antonym/contrast. The phrase "instead of making it worse" contrasts with the idea of alleviating the problem, highlighting the opposite effect.
Ice chips can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse.
Which type of context clue did the writer use in this sentence?
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synonym/restatement
synonym/restatement
antonym/contrast
antonym/contrast
definition/explanation
definition/explanation
example/illustration
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