Brake and Break: Understanding Homophones

This question tests your understanding of homophones, which are words that sound alike but have different meanings and often different spellings. The two words in focus here are 'Brake' and 'Break'. Let's explore their meanings and how they are used correctly in sentences.

Brake: Meaning and Application

• The word 'Brake' refers to a device used to slow down or stop a vehicle, machine, or wheel.
• It can also be used as a verb meaning to slow down or stop something using such a device.
• Example: "The car's brakes were worn out." or "The driver had to brake suddenly."

Break: Meaning and Application

• The word 'Break' has multiple meanings. It can mean to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
• It can also refer to an interruption of continuity or uniformity, a pause for rest.
• Example: "Don't break the glass." or "Let's take a coffee break."

Completing the Sentence Correctly

Let's apply these definitions to the given sentence: "The driver applied the _______ as soon as she approached the hotel where she wanted to take a ___________?"

1. First Blank: "The driver applied the _______"
   • When a driver applies something to slow down or stop a vehicle, they apply the 'brake'. Therefore, the first blank should be 'Brake'.
2. Second Blank: "where she wanted to take a ___________?"
   • When someone wants to take a pause or a rest, they take a 'break'. Therefore, the second blank should be 'Break'.

Combining these, the correct words for the blanks are 'Brake' and 'Break'.

Analyzing the Options

Let's examine why the chosen option is correct and others are not, based on the usage of 'Brake' and 'Break'.

Based on the detailed analysis, the only option that correctly fills both blanks is 'Brake, Break'.