Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:-

The architect _____ the engineer to follow plan B.

Options:

councilled

consoled

counselled

cancelled

Correct Answer:

counselled

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → counselled

  • Counselled (Verb): The past tense of to counsel, meaning to give advice or guidance to someone. This fits the context of the architect advising the engineer.

  • Cancelled (Verb): Stopped or terminated (a plan or event). This makes no sense in the context of following a plan.

  • Consoled (Verb): Comforted (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment. (Unrelated context.)

  • Councilled (Verb): This is an incorrect spelling. The noun is council (a group of people appointed to advise or govern).