Which sentence correctly uses “advice” and “advise”?

Correct answer: A. The consultant gave useful advice and advised the board to wait.

  • A. The consultant gave useful advice and advised the board to wait.
  • B. The consultant gave useful advise and adviced the board to wait.
  • C. The consultant advice the board and gave useful advise.
  • D. The consultant advised useful advice and advice the board to wait.

Explanation

Advice is the noun meaning a recommendation, while advise is the verb meaning to recommend. The other options incorrectly treat one or both forms as the wrong part of speech.

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