Hello. You did not present the text or even the answer options, which makes it impossible for this question to be answered. However, I will try to help you as best I can.
The best way to answer this question is by looking at the meaning of "preempted" in the dictionary and looking for synonyms, that is, different words that have the same meaning. In this case, you should evaluate the response options and identify one that represents a synonym, or one that has a meaning very close to the meaning of "preempted." Also, the option you choose must be able to replace "preempted" in the text and keep the meaning and coherence of the text.
