Question

Question

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At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.

"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?

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Answer 1

The context clue "People take varying positions" suggests that there are disagreements or differences in opinions, which aligns with the meaning of "dissension." This type of context clue is an example because it provides a situation that illustrates the meaning of the word.

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example