In the question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. Deepak did not get involved in the scandal on account of his friend's wise councel.
II. Some of the members of the counsil walked out in the protest during the session.
only sentence I is correct
only sentence II is correct
I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words
both the sentences I and II are correct
neither I nor II is correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

Question

In the question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicized words.
I. Deepak did not get involved in the scandal on account of his friend's wise councel.
II. Some of the members of the counsil walked out in the protest during the session.

only sentence I is correct
only sentence II is correct
I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicized words
both the sentences I and II are correct
neither I nor II is correct, and the sentence could not be made correct by interchanging the italicized words

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option E-The word in sentence 1 should be COUNSEL which means ADVICE-The word in sentence 2 should be COUNCIL which means an ADVISORY-Thus both the sentences are incorrect and cannot be corrected by the interchange of words-

The correct answer is Option E.The word in sentence 1 should be COUNSEL which means ADVICE.The word in sentence 2 should be COUNCIL which means an ADVISORY.Thus both the sentences are incorrect and cannot be corrected by the interchange of words.

The correct answer is Option E.
The word in sentence 1 should be COUNSEL which means ADVICE.
The word in sentence 2 should be COUNCIL which means an ADVISORY.
Thus both the sentences are incorrect and cannot be corrected by the interchange of words.