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controversy

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Question:

Multiple choice question

Controversy means disagreement between two sides about something important that many people have strong feelings about.

For example:

It is important to hear both sides of the controversy before you decide which side to support.

There is controversy over the new plan - many people think this plan will work, but others disagree.

Which answers are closest in meaning to controversy? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	disagreement
	debate
	conflict
	many ideas
	Feedback: A controversy means some people support something, and others are 'against' it. Many ideas do not always generate disagreement or controversy.

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Multiple choice question

The examples below illustrate the meaning of controversy.


	Should women soldiers be trained to serve in fighting units in the army?
	How much money should the government give to poor people?
	Should women be allowed to choose who they want to marry?
	Should people be allowed to buy/sell organs (such as kidneys) for transplant?

Choose three issues which often raise controversy.

Response:

	How much money should the government give to poor people?
	Should women soldiers be trained to serve in fighting units in the army?
	Should people be allowed to buy/sell organs (such as kidneys) for transplant?
	Should women be allowed to choose who they want to marry?

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Question:

Multiple choice question


	the idea is accepted by all.
	it is not agreed on by everyone.
	not everyone supports the same view.
	there are different opinions on the topic.

Which sentences below best complete this sentence: Choose the 3 correct answers.

If a topic leads to controversy, then...

Response:

	the idea is accepted by all.
	not everyone supports the same view.
	there are different opinions on the topic.
	it is not agreed on by everyone.