The answer would be (us) because it makes more sense in the sentence
Instead!
The word instead implies that what was said before or after (depending on context) does not apply to something. For example:
“Instead of washing the dishes, I did the laundry...” means that someone did laundry instead of washing the dishes. Instead of connecting ideas, it separates them!
It is b, because it is the only one that correctly uses the conjuction correctly
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Answer: D. Continuity
Explanation: Continuity is the answer because is means continuing or consistent existence.