1. The problem asks for the synonym of the word "ceases" in paragraph 6. 2. The word "ceases" means to stop or come to an end. 3. Among the options: - A. tries (means to attempt, not stop) - B. stops (means to cease or end) - C. keeps (means to continue, opposite of cease) - D. helps (means to assist, unrelated) 4. Therefore, the word that means the same as "ceases" is **stops**. Final answer: B. stops