SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 126

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q126

Find the incorrect part of the sentence:

The ship drowned in the sea.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The incorrect part of the sentence is drowned.

Explanation:

Drown vs. Sink: In English grammar, the verb "drown" is used specifically for living beings (humans or animals) that die due to suffocation in water.

Usage for Objects: For inanimate objects like ships, boats, or stones, the correct verb to use is "sink".

Correct Sentence: The ship sank in the sea.