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).