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

C

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

1. active

2. passive

3. passive

4. active

answer: the tobacco industry has traditionally been one of the most important industries in north carolina and a backbone of the state's agricultural heritage. yet as the north carolina economy continues to transition from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing and, increasingly, service-based economy, the industry faces new challenges, both at home and abroad

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