Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
It is generally believed that the rats are the first to leave a _______ ship.

moving

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anchored

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sinking

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drowning

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Solution

The correct option is D sinking
The correct answer is Option C.
SINKING means going down below into the water.
A ship that goes below the surface of water because of various reasons is called a SINKING SHIP.
It is a common belief that RATS are the first to leave a SINKING SHIP.
Thus Option C SINKING is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option A: MOVING means in motion.
Option B: ANCHORED means a ship that is not moving.
Option D: DROWNING is used for a person that goes under the surface and a ship is not a person.

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