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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The boat was drowned.

(1) was sunk

(2) was drown

(3) was sink

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option "was sunk".

The verb "drown" means to die by suffocating under water, whereas the verb "sink" means to go below the water's surface and get submerged under water. It is usually used to describe inanimate objects. Thus, the past form of "sink," which is "sunk," should be used to imply that the boat was submerged under the water.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "The boat was sunk ".

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