The type of context clue used in the sentence is antonym/contrast. The phrase "instead of making it worse" indicates a contrast to the idea of alleviating the problem, which helps clarify the meaning of "alleviate."
Use the sentence to answer the question. 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 antonym/contrast antonym/contrast synonym/restatement synonym/restatement example/illustration example/illustration definition/explanation
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