863. Confusing Words – advise/advice

The word advise is a verb. It shows action.
I would advise you to pay attention in class.
The doctor will always advise his patients to eat well.
Most teachers advise their students to study for tests.
In each sentence, the word advise demonstrates action.

The word advice is a noun. When people advise something, they give advice.
My doctor gave me good advice at my last visit.
My dad’s advice was to accept the job.
I only give advice when asked for it.
In each sentence, advice is a thing and it is used as a noun.

Use advise to show action. Use advice as a noun.

▶It’s your turn. Decide if you should use advise or advice in this sentence. I am going to ask my mom for _____. Did you figure it out? Good for you!