Question:
Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.
Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.
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Choose verbs according to the subject:
People drown, ships sink.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2026
- An Indian ship
- laden with merchandise
- got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.
- No error.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Ships do not drown; they sink.
Hence, the error is in part (c).
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