Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. Select the correct adjective or adverb for each blank. For seventy-three years, the Titanic lay ____ on the ocean floor.
A) peacefully
B) peaceful

Question

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The word "peacefully" describes how the Titanic lay on the ocean floor, indicating the manner in which it rested. Adverbs, such as "peacefully," are used to modify verbs and provide more information about how an action was performed or how a state of being exists. "Peacefully" is the correct choice as it describes the state in which the Titanic lay on the ocean floor.

Instructions: the Following Sentences Form a Passage