Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
He had ________ the ________ into smaller clips.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d)  clipped, clipping.
Explanation:
The first blank needs the past tense of the verb "clip" (action completed in the past), which is "clipped." The second blank requires a gerund or noun ("clipping") to describe the outcome of the action.
Correct Sentence:  He had clipped the clipping into smaller clips.
Meanings of other options:
· Clipping: A piece or portion cut from something. (Hindi: कटाई/छांटने का भाग)
· Clipped: Past tense of clip, meaning to cut or shorten. (Hindi: काटा हुआ)
· Clips: Plural of clip, used for fasteners or small pieces. (Hindi: क्लिप्स)