Choose the correct options.
Correct answer: B. He does not have any money to buy a new X-ray plant, so he is sunk in anxiety.
- A. He does not have any money to buy new X-ray plant, so he is sunk in anxiety.
- B. He does not have any money to buy a new X-ray plant, so he is sunk in anxiety.
- C. He does not have any money to buy a new X-ray plant, so he is sank in anxiety.
- D. He does not have any money to buy a new X-ray plant, so he is a sunk in anxiety.
Explanation
In the sentence, "sunk in anxiety" functions as an adjective phrase. Here, "sunk" (past participle of sink) is used like an adjective to describe the subject he (his condition/state). We use "a new X-ray plant" because it is a singular countable noun.
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