Using Resources and Reference Materials for Editing — Quiz
Question 7 • English III
Use the following definitions to answer the question. council: 1. (noun) a committee 2. (noun) people running local affairs counsel: 1. (noun) somebody who gives advice 2. (noun) advice Which sentence contains correct word usage?
Answer
A
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
B
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
C
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
D
The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.