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

A. deserving

B. deserves

C. deserve

D. none

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.