Choose the noun for a recommendation and the verb for recommending.
The idea
Advice is an uncountable noun; advise is a verb, often followed by a person and an infinitive.
| Word | Role and pattern |
|---|---|
| advice | uncountable noun: some advice |
| advise | verb: advise someone to act |
Examples
- My aunt gave me useful advice about interviews.
- The guide advised us to leave before dark.
- Her advice helped the team solve the problem.
- Doctors advise patients to get enough sleep.
- I need a piece of advice about my garden.
- We advise visitors to carry water on the walk.
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Do not say an advice: use some advice or a piece of advice.
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Choose the correct word. I appreciate your ___. (advice / advise)
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advice
advice: The possessive points to the recommendation.
Choose the correct word. Can you ___ me on this choice? (advice / advise)
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advise
advise: After the modal, the sentence needs a verb.
Choose the correct word. She offered a piece of ___. (advice / advise)
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advice
advice: The phrase refers to one recommendation.
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Choose the correct word. I appreciate your ___. (advice / advise)
Choose the correct word. Can you ___ me on this choice? (advice / advise)
Choose the correct word. She offered a piece of ___. (advice / advise)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Write one recommendation and describe who advised you.