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

As a result of advances in social media, cell phone usage, and computer technology, do you think communication between people has become better or worse?

What is the meaning of the word piety in this sentence from "The Devil and Tom Walker": "Tom lost his patience and his piety-'The Devil take me,' said he, 'if I have made a farthing!'" soberness religious attitude love for money even temper

Read the paragraph. My cat has never had kittens of her own, but she is always trying to take care of other animals, even children. She has a significant maternal instinct that seems to be always available to those who need her.

What is one of the best ways to improve sentence flow in an essay?

Why does Max cry like a baby when he goes to bed after having dinner with Freak and Gwen

Which sentence contains a preposition? Past inventors have made lasting contributions. Inventors have created many new inventions. I read a book about the inventor Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison and his assistant worked hard.

Is the phrase "Run Along" literal or non literal

What was the "baby boom"? a. the dramatic rise in birth rates in the u. s. from 1946 to 1964 b. the dramatic rise in the cost to raise a baby in the u. s. after world war ii c. the dramatic increase in the buying and selling for baby goods in the u.

Which of the following lines from "Not Waving but Drowning," contains an instance of assonance? A. Nobody heard him, the dead man B. I was much further out than you thought C. Oh, no no no, it was too cold always D.

Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. She mentioned that, grapes can be grown on flat land, hills, along rivers, or atop mountains. B. Eugene mentioned, "In Russia, one day a year is called National Flag Day". C.