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English · Q300

Grammar

Competitive Exams · English · question 300

Q300

Only the brave . . . . . . . the fair.

A.
deserving
B.
deserves
C.
deserve
Answer
D.
none

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In the sentence, "Only the brave deserve the fair," the verb "deserve" agrees with the plural noun "brave." The correct usage is the plural form "deserve" to match the plural subject.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: deserve.