Answer:
D.) It is used as a verb to describe the main action of the sentence.
Explanation:
Shrieking is a verb because it is an action, it wouldn't be a verb if it was shrieked but in this case it is ending with <em>-ing</em>, therefore the action is taking place at the moment.
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Automation in the sentence refers to B. The use of machines that function on their own.
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No, it is a common noun. Only proper nouns are capitalized.