Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
It’s funny how every time he fails to apply the ______ and ______ the glass.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) brakes; breaks.
Explanation:
· "Brakes" refer to the device that stops motion (ब्रेक लगाना).
· "Breaks" means to shatter or crack something (तोड़ देना).
· The context indicates someone fails to apply brakes, and as a result, breaks the glass.
Example: He forgot to apply the brakes and broke the rear window.
Why others are incorrect:
· (a) breaks; breaks → incorrect use of “breaks” in place of “brakes”
· (b) breaks; brakes → wrong sequence
· (d) brakes; brakes → incorrect use of “brakes” instead of “breaks”