Which sentence correctly uses ‘council’ or ‘counsel’?
AThe city counsel approved the new budget.
BThe lawyer gave her client wise council.
CThe lawyer gave her client wise counsel.
DThe city council approved the new counsel.
Explanation
– ‘Counsel’ means advice, especially formal advice, or the act of giving it.
– ‘Council’ refers to an official group of people, such as a governing body.
– Correct: The lawyer gave her client wise counsel.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Grammar
- Subtopic: Common Errors
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