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Struggling in quicksand creates a vacuum, which causes a person to sink. But the human body is more buoyant in quicksand than it is in fresh or ocean water, meaning that it is actually easier to float on quicksand than it is in a pool or the ocean. _____ falling into quicksand, a person should slowly spread-eagle and allow the body to gradually come to a back-floating position. By moving cautiously in this position, the quicksand victim can then maneuver back to solid ground and out of danger.

A. after
B. instance
C. lastly

Answer 1

Answer: After.

Explanation: If you fell into quicksand, you'll slowly start sinking, but if you move, you'll sink faster. But after you fell in quicksand, the person will start slowly spread-eagle and allow their body to gradually come back to a back-floating position.

Answer 2

I think the after would be lastly