IPMAT Indore 2026 · Verbal Ability · Question 30
IPMAT Indore 2026 previous year question on Commonly Confused Words, with the answer and a step-by-step solution.
In the following sentence, the incorrect part is shown in bold. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.
The college now has a creator to help students with their personal as well as academic challenges.
- A
councilor
- B
controller
- C
counsellor
- D
consoler
Answer & solution
Answer: Option C
What the sentence needs. Someone employed by a college to help students with personal and academic difficulties is a counsellor.
The word set:
|
Word |
Meaning |
|---|---|
|
counsellor |
a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems ✓ |
|
councillor |
an elected member of a council (note the different spelling) |
|
controller |
a person who manages or regulates, usually finances |
|
consoler |
one who comforts — a real word, but not a role or job title |
Why the others fail. Councilor is the classic homophone trap and concerns local government, not student welfare. Controller is administrative. Consoler captures only sympathy, not guidance, and no college appoints one.
Answer: Option 3 — counsellor
Shortcut. Counsellor (gives advice) versus councillor (sits on a council) is one of the most frequently tested homophone pairs. The giveaway is the context: “help students with personal as well as academic challenges” is advice-giving, not governance.
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