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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:

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

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Multiple choice question

The examples below illustrate the meaning of controversy.


	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?
	Should women soldiers be trained to serve in fighting units in the army?

Choose three issues which often raise controversy.

Response:

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

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Question:

Multiple choice question


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

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

If a topic leads to controversy, then...

Response:

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