Question

7 choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. ______ skipping class with reggie, donovan decides to go back to class and begins working on a school project with jamie. a before b as a result of c instead of d finally

Explanation:

The sentence contrasts two actions: skipping class with Reggie, and going back to class to work with Jamie. The phrase "Instead of" is used to show a replacement or contrast between these two options, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not convey this contrast: "Before" would imply a time order, "As a result of" would imply a cause-effect relationship, and "Finally" implies a concluding action, none of which match the sentence's meaning.

Answer:

C. Instead of