I believe it is a coordinating conjunction. I’m not sure but I hope this helped.
Answer=D
Options A,B and C are Homonyms in that they have the same exact pronunciation.
D is an example of a near homonym. Adapt and Adopt sound similar, but do not have the exact same pronunciation.
Answer:
I think the answer is c
Explanation:
Its explaining their nervousness throughout the paragraph
He died while he was running from the monster