Advice vs. Advise
The word advice is a noun. It means recommendation.
Example: My sister gave me great advice about applying to colleges.
The word advise is a verb. It means the act of giving a recommendation.
Example: Can you advise me about colleges that offer bioengineering degrees?
Pop Quiz
- The principal gave the graduating seniors advice/advise about how to be happy, not just successful.
- I would advice/advise against studying all night before a test.
- What advice/advise would you give to someone who is learning English as a second language?
Pop Quiz Answers
- The principal gave the graduating seniors advice about how to be happy, not just successful.
- I would advise against studying all night before a test.
- What advice would you give to someone who is learning English as a second language?
Posted on Thursday, December 17th, 2009, at 10:07 am
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