Question

read the sentence. as the trumpet blared a jarring noise, everyone quickly covered their ears! using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word? quiet subtle harmonious shrill

Explanation:

The word "jarring" implies a harsh, unpleasant noise. "Shrill" also means a high - pitched, sharp, and often unpleasant sound, which is similar in meaning to "jarring" in the context of an unpleasant noise. "Harmonious" is the opposite, meaning pleasant and in agreement. "Subtle" means not obvious. "Quiet" means making little or no noise.

Answer:

A. shrill