Due to the heavy rains (1)/ the ship drowned (2)/ in the middle of the ocean. (3)/ No error (4)

Options

A. 1 Due to the heavy rains
B. 2 the ship drowned
C. 3 in the middle of the ocean.
D. 4 No error

Answer

2

Explanation

sank will replace drowned because - sink (Verb) is used for Objects drown (Verb) is used for living things Look at the examples given below:
The children were drowned after falling into the river. The ship sank to the bottom of the sea. Hence, the ship sank is the right usage.