The type of context clue used in the sentence is antonym/contrast. The phrase "can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse" suggests a contrast between helping and worsening the situation.
Ice chips can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse.
Which type of context clue did the writer use in this sentence?
synonym/restatement
antonym/contrast
definition/explanation
example/illustration
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