Question
In the following sentence, there is a blank space.
Below each such sentence, there are four options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. The girls cried out for help, but by the time farmers and other residents rushed to the spot, they had____________.Solution
The past perfect tense "had drowned" correctly conveys that the action of drowning happened before the farmers and residents arrived. The other options are contextually and grammatically inappropriate:
Drawled means to speak slowly and lazily.
Draped refers to covering or arranging fabric.
Drunk is the past participle of "drink" and does not fit the context.
Droned means to make a continuous low humming sound.
Hence, "drowned" is the most appropriate choice.
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