Brake
Directions: In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word (in different tense forms), only one of which makes use of the word correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Frequent disruptions caused the braking of the flow of the speaker.
- B. The rapid swirling water caused the dam walls to brake.
- C. The driver braked sharply to avoid a collision. ✓
- D. The young officer did not know how to brake the unwelcome news to the family.
Correct Answer: C. The driver braked sharply to avoid a collision.
Explanation
'Brake' refers to the mechanism for slowing or stopping a vehicle. Option (c) is the correct usage.