Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence.
Almost immediately, they heard the high shrill piercing cry of tires on the side road.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. screech.
"Screech" refers to a high, shrill, piercing sound, which fits perfectly for the cry of tires in the sentence.
The other options don’t match the meaning:
Beseech means to urgently ask or beg.
Creche refers to a nursery or daycare.
Bleach is a chemical used for cleaning or whitening.