Founder vs Flounder

Founder vs Flounder

The word ‘founder’ in the form of a noun refers to someone who establishes an institution / settlement. ‘Founder’ in the form of a verb means to sink or become

disabled.

For example:

a. The founder of the organisation passed away last year.
b. Titanic foundered in the North Atlantic Ocean after it hit an ice berg.
c. All the services that the society has been doing are based upon the principles set by its founder.

The word ‘flounder’ is a verb, which means to move clumsily and difficult to maintain balance.

For example:

a. The little baby was floundering in the garden and cheering everyone around.
b. During the economic slowdown, many firms floundered to exist in the market.
c. Amit was floundering in the college after the last night’s late party.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The war has ________ (foundered/ floundered) the entire nation which would take a decade to recoup.
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2. She _________ (foundered/ floundered) during the police investigation not knowing what to say.
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3. The ________ (founder/ flounder) of the club received many awards for his services.
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4. The rescue team ________ (foundered/ floundered) in reaching the needy after the earth quake.
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5. The horse ________ (foundered/ floundered) when crossing the lake.
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6. The crew of the ship called the coast guard when it was _________ (foundering/ floundering) into the sea.
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