2025 · Q99
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.
Brake
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AFrequent disruptions caused the braking of the flow of the speaker.
- BThe rapid swirling water caused the dam walls to brake.
- CThe driver braked sharply to avoid a collision.
- DThe young officer did not know how to brake the unwelcome news to the family.
Explanation
"Brake" relates to slowing or stopping: sentence 3 correctly uses the verb "braked" ("braked sharply to avoid a collision"). Sentences 1, 2 and 4 confuse it with "break" (to shatter, interrupt, or convey): "breaking of the flow", "walls to break", "break the news". Only (C) is correct.