Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A.
Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.
B.
My parents advice me on all of my major financial transactions.
C.
I need some good advise on how to break up with my girlfriend.
D.
We advice all new freshmen to take the public speaking course
The correct answer is:
A. Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.
Explanation:
- A. Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.: This sentence is grammatically correct. “Advised” is the correct past tense of “advise,” and the sentence is properly structured.
Here’s why the other options are incorrect:
- B. My parents advice me on all of my major financial transactions.: The correct word is “advise” (verb) instead of “advice” (noun). It should be: “My parents advise me on all of my major financial transactions.”
- C. I need some good advise on how to break up with my girlfriend.: The correct word is “advice” (noun) instead of “advise” (verb). It should be: “I need some good advice on how to break up with my girlfriend.”
- D. We advice all new freshmen to take the public speaking course.: The correct word is “advise” (verb) instead of “advice” (noun). It should be: “We advise all new freshmen to take the public speaking course.”
Correct answer: A