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Q · Reading Comprehension Moderate · 45s
Q₅ In the passage, the word 'friction' most nearly means:
TopicReading Comprehension
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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'Friction prompts' add small steps that slow impulsive sharing, not interpersonal hostility or legal punishment.
Final Answer: Option A - Minor barriers that slow an action.