Question

Choose the sentence that best uses an antonym as a context clue to clarify the meaning of the italicized words. (5 points)

a
She tried to quell the noise, but the car alarm continued to ring.
b
He did not want to assert himself, so he went home after an hour.
с
I really don't wish to intrude, but everyone is irritated at the neighbor's howling dog.
d
The students cheered for the team with a vengeance while eating popcorn

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

I don’t wish to intrude, but everyone is irritated by the neighbor’s howling dog.

In this sentence the person is saying I don’t wish to intrude BUT everyone is irritated