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Advice and Advise

By Richard Nordquist, About.com

The noun advice means "guidance." The verb advise means to "recommend" or "counsel."

Examples:

Em's father advised her not to see Sam. She should have followed his advice.

Practice:

(a) _____ after injury is like medicine after death.

(b) I _____ you to mind your own business.

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