Multiple choice

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

As the boat _____, all those on board fortunately managed to reach the bank of the river __, with the help of the life boats.

  1. capsized, drowned

  2. fell, harmlessly

  3. dropped, uninjured

  4. deceased, unhurt

  5. sank, safely
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Sank' is the correct past tense verb for a boat sinking/submerging. 'Deceased' is incorrect as it typically refers to people, not boats. 'Safely' correctly describes how passengers reached the bank - without injury. The context of life boats confirms a nautical emergency scenario.

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