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The magistrate advised the defendant to seek professional legal ________ before entering a plea. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence?

  1. counselAnswer
  2. B
    council
  3. C
    consul
  4. D
    console

Answer

The correct word to fill the blank is 'counsel'.
The word 'counsel' is correct because it functions as a noun meaning legal advice or guidance provided by a lawyer, which fits the sentence context perfectly.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The sentence describes a legal situation where a defendant needs professional legal advice or guidance from a lawyer.
Identifying the required part of speech and context is essential for selecting the correct homonym.
2
Evaluate the meanings of the confusable words
'Counsel' means legal advice or a lawyer; 'council' means an administrative committee; 'consul' means a diplomatic officer; 'console' means to comfort.
Distinguishing between phonetically similar words ensures accurate lexical selection.
3
Select the contextually appropriate term
'Counsel' fits both grammatically and semantically.
Only 'counsel' provides the exact meaning of legal advice required by the sentence.

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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms
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