Multiple choice

Directions:- Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2) or (3. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (4) as your response 'No improvement'. The boat was drowned.

  1. was drown

  2. was drowned

  3. was sunk

  4. No improvement

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In English, the verb 'drown' is used for living beings, while 'sink' is used for inanimate objects like boats. Therefore, 'was sunk' is the correct term.