Correct the spelling of the underlined word.

While driving his car, he applied breaks in time to save himself and his family from an accident.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jul 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "brakes."

Key Points

In the given sentence, the word "breaks" is used incorrectly.
The word "breaks" means a place in the surface of something where it has cracked from damage.
- Example: Her words break my heart.
The correct word to use in place of "breaks" is the word 'brakes' which refers to the mechanism used to slow down or stop a vehicle.
- Example: The brakes of the vehicle failed at that time.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

The incorrect options are:
Option 1 (brave) means showing courage or fearlessness. Example: She was brave enough to face her fears.
Option 3 (bricks) are rectangular blocks used for building walls or other structures. Example: The house was made of red bricks.
Option 4 (braces) are orthodontic devices used to align teeth. Example: She had to wear braces for a year.