Ice chips can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse.

Which type of context clue did the writer use in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

synonym/restatement
synonym/restatement

antonym/contrast
antonym/contrast

definition/explanation
definition/explanation

example/illustration

1 answer

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.