Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, a part of sentence is printed in italics. Below the sentence, some options are given which can substitute the italicized part of the sentence. Find the option which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is 'No improvement'.

A boy has been sunk in this river.

  1. drowned

  2. immersed

  3. submerged

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When describing a person drowning in water, we use the verb 'drowned' (active or passive), not 'sunk'. 'Sunk' is used for inanimate objects like ships. Option A 'drowned' is grammatically correct for this context. 'Immersed' and 'submerged' don't convey death by drowning.

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