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Correct Answer: the principal counseled the student about his attendance.
the question asks to identify in which sentence the italicized word is used correctly. the word in question is *counseled*. to answer this, it's essential to understand the meanings of the words *council*, *counsel*, and their appropriate usage contexts.
*council* is a noun referring to a group or assembly that usually makes decisions or governs certain affairs. examples include city council, student council, etc.
*counsel* can be a noun or a verb. as a noun, it typically refers to advice given formally. often, it can also mean a lawyer or a group of lawyers conducting a case. as a verb, *counsel* means to give advice or guidance to someone.
now, let's review the provided sentences:
1. the principal counseled the student about his attendance.
2. the city counsel voted on raising the sales tax.
3. the defendant in a criminal case is entitled to legal council.
4. mary was elected president of the student counsel.
in sentence 1, *counseled* is used as a verb, meaning the principal gave advice to the student about his attendance. this is the correct usage of the word as a verb.
sentence 2 incorrectly uses *counsel* where *council* should have been used. it should state: "the city council voted on raising the sales tax," as it refers to the governing body.
sentence 3 misuses *council* for *counsel*. it should say: "the defendant in a criminal case is entitled to legal counsel," meaning the defendant has the right to be advised by a lawyer.
sentence 4 incorrectly uses *counsel* instead of *council*. it should read: "mary was elected president of the student council," referring to the governing body of students.
therefore, the only sentence where the italicized word is used correctly is:
"the principal counseled the student about his attendance." this sentence correctly uses *counseled* as a verb meaning the principal advised the student.
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