Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. Select the correct adjective or adverb for each blank. In another fifty years, nothing will be left to see. The famous ship is being consumed by iron-eating bacteria, so it will soon deteriorate ____.
A) complete
B) completely

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Completely" is an adverb modifying the verb "deteriorate," indicating the extent to which the ship will deteriorate. "Complete" is an adjective and does not fit in this context. The adverb "completely" is the correct choice here as it modifies the verb "deteriorate," indicating that the ship will fall apart entirely. "Complete" is an adjective and would not fit grammatically in this sentence.

Instructions: the Following Sentences Form a Passage