In the sentence, the phrase "can help alleviate the problem instead of making it worse" provides a contrast between alleviating and making worse. Therefore, the type of context clue used is:
antonym/contrast.
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)
example/illustration
definition/explanation
synonym/restatement
antonym/contrast
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