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
harmonious
shrill
subtle

Explanation:

The sentence says the trumpet blared a "jarring" noise and people covered their ears. "Jarring" implies an unpleasant, harsh sound. "Shrill" means a high - pitched, harsh sound, which fits the context. "Quiet" is the opposite of jarring, "harmonious" is pleasant, and "subtle" is understated, so they don't fit.

Answer:

shrill