Question

A part of the sentence is underlined, below are alternatives (1), (2), (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. Choose (4) if no improvement is required.
The teacher gave the students some advice.

• A. Advices
• B. advise
• C. Advises
• D. no improvement

Hint:

When you are referring to the action of giving guidance, use "advise" (verb) instead of "advice" (noun).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the word "advice".
"Advice" is an uncountable noun and cannot be used with an article like "some". However, the verb form "advise" can fit as a substitute for the noun "advice" in certain contexts. Step 2: Evaluate the options.
% Option (1) Advices: Incorrect, as "advice" is uncountable and doesn't take a plural form.
% Option (2) advise: Correct, as it can function as the verb in this context (e.g., "The teacher advises the students.").
% Option (3) Advises: Incorrect, as this is the third person singular form of the verb and doesn’t fit the structure of the original sentence.
% Option (4) no improvement: Incorrect because "advice" is not used properly in the context.