The following sentences form a paragraph. 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 sentence is describing the state of the Titanic on the ocean floor, so an adverb is needed to modify the verb "lay." "Peacefully" is the correct adverb because it describes the manner in which the ship is resting, without disturbance or agitation.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph