As used in the first paragraph, “instruments” most nearly means

Answer 1

Hello Sophia,

Since you have not included the paragraph here, I can tell you that by definition, the term "instruments" has the following meanings:

*a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work.

*a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft.

*a device created or adapted to make musical sounds.

Based on each of these definitions, you should be able to determine what "instruments" most nearly means in your given paragraph.