Question

read these sentences from \save your hearing\ in the passage. after youve been around really loud noise, give your ears a long break of quiet time afterward so they can recover. this will reduce the risk of permanent damage. what is the meaning of the word permanent?
○ lasting
○ steady
○ noticeable
○ annoying

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "permanent", analyze the context: the sentence says quiet time helps ears recover to reduce "permanent damage". "Lasting" means enduring over time, matching the idea of damage that doesn't go away (unless prevented by recovery time). "Steady" refers to stability, "noticeable" to being seen/heard, and "annoying" to being irritating—none fit as well as "lasting".

Answer:

A. lasting