Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that contentious means disputed. there may be more than one correct choice.

the nobel prize is considered the highest accolade for many disciplines. however, many critics have argued that the rules used by nobel prize selection committees have caused deserving individuals to be overlooked. one of the most controversial rules prohibits a single prize from being shared by more than three people. another contentious rule bans posthumous awards, or awards recognizing the work of individuals who are no longer living.

Explanation:

To understand that "contentious" means "disputed", we look for text showing disagreement about the Nobel Prize rules. The sentences "many critics have argued that the rules... have caused deserving individuals to be overlooked", "One of the most controversial rules...", and "Another contentious rule... " show disagreement (dispute) over the rules, helping define "contentious".

Answer:

• many critics have argued that the rules used by Nobel Prize selection committees have caused deserving individuals to be overlooked
• One of the most controversial rules prohibits a single prize from being shared by more than three people
• Another contentious rule bans posthumous awards, or awards recognizing the work of individuals who are no longer living