Question

Fill in the blank with correct word :
Can I give you some ____ ?

• A. advise
• B. advised
• C. advising
• D. advice

Hint:

Easy way to remember:
{Advic\underline{e} (noun):} Think of "ic\underline{e}" which is a {thing} (noun). Advice is a thing you give or get.
{Advis\underline{e} (verb):} This is an {action}. You advis\underline{e} someone. The sentence needs a noun after "some": "some {advice}".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: This question tests the difference between "advice" (noun) and "advise" (verb), which are often confused. Step 1: Understanding "advice" vs. "advise"
Advice (noun, ends with -ice, pronounced /ədˈvaɪs/ with an 's' sound at the end): This is an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. It is something that can be given or received. "Some advice" implies a quantity of this noun. Example: "He gave me some good {advice}." "I need your {advice}."
Advise (verb, ends with -ise, pronounced /ədˈvaɪz/ with a 'z' sound at the end): This means to offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following; to recommend. It is an action. Example: "I {advise} you to be cautious." "The doctor {advised} him to rest." Step 2: Analyzing the sentence structure The sentence "Can I give you some \ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots?" requires a noun after "some." "Some" is a determiner that typically precedes a noun (or an adjective + noun). We are looking for the "thing" that can be given. Step 3: Evaluating the options
(1) advise (verb): Incorrect. "Some advise" is grammatically incorrect as "advise" is a verb.
(2) advised (past tense/past participle of the verb "advise"): Incorrect. This is a verb form.
(3) advising (present participle/gerund of the verb "advise"): Incorrect. This is a verb form.
(4) advice (noun): Correct. "Some advice" means a certain amount of guidance or recommendation. "Can I give you some advice?" is a grammatically correct and meaningful question.