Question

insert the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence. it was hard to ignore the baby’s ____________ screams. 1 loud 2 piercing 3 shrill

Explanation:

"Shrill" has the strongest negative connotation among the options, describing a high-pitched, harsh, and intensely unpleasant sound that is the most grating and difficult to ignore compared to the relatively neutral "loud" and the less extreme "piercing."

Answer:

1. shrill