Instructions:
You are given a block of text which explains the theory of this concept.
Once you have read the theory, do the exercises given below to test how well you have understood the ideas.
How to do the Exercises:
You are given a set of words.
You are also given some sentences with input boxes, and you are required to use the words to complete the sentences correctly.
You can put your chosen word into the input box by first clicking on the word and then in the input box.
The word will appear in the input box.
If it is correct, it will go green, and if not, it will go red.
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PET - ADVISE, ADVICE
Theory:
The words ADVISE and ADVICE can cause some confusion.
- I need some ADVICE, so who can ADVISE me, and can I have many ADVICES?
In the phrase I NEED SOME ADVICE, ADVICE is an uncountable noun.
It is also spelt differently from ADVISE, which is a verb.
- That is very good ADVICE.
- Can you ADVISE me what to do.
ADVICE is an uncountable noun, so the correct form is SOME ADVICE.
AN ADVICE is incorrect.
Many ADVICES is also incorrect.
ADVISE is a verb.
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