Confusing words. Part I

advice
Advice is a noun,
which means an
opinion that someone
offers you about what
you should do. It’s
always singular.
Advise is a verb, which
means to give
information and
suggest types of action.
For example: I need
For example: I advise
someone to give me
some advice.
Anna BC
advise
everybody to be nice to
their teacher.

3.

Are the sentences TRUE or FALSE.
1. We would willingly advice you.
advise
2. She is good at giving advice.
3. I asked his advise.
advice
4. Take my advice!
5. I can advise or I can give advise.
advice
6. If you take my advice, you'll stop seeing her.
7. When a consultant advices people, he gives advises
them advise.
Anna BC
advice

4.

all
each
Use all when you
think about
people or things
as a whole. It’s
followed by
a plural verb.
Use each when
you think about
people or things
in a group
separately. It’s
more usual for
a small number.
It’s followed by
a singular verb.
Use every when
you think about
the whole group of
people or things
together. It’s more
usual for a large
number. It’s
followed by
a singular verb.
For example: All
For example:
For example:
of my shoes are
worn out.
Anna BC
She had a bottle
in each hand.
every
Every student was
given a prize.

5.

Are the sentences TRUE or FALSE.
1. Each parent worries about his/her offspring.
Every
2. There was a large hole in each glove.
3. Every student worries about their exams.
4. Every day is the same in this job.
5. We play tennis each Friday.
6. Every citizen has the right to vote.
7. Every children like fairy tales.
every
All
8. Have you done all your homework?
9. The theater was packed. All seats were taken.
10.There are four flats in our building. All has a balcony.
Anna BC
each

6.

alone
Alone means without
other people or on
your own.
Lonely means you are
unhappy because you
are not with other
people.
For example: He likes
For example: The house
living alone.
Anna BC
lonely
feels lonely now that
all the children have
left home.

7.

Complete the sentences.
1. She felt very ____________
lonely without her friends.
alone : there is nobody else
2. It seems that we are all ___________
here !
alone !
3. Look Mum, I did this drawing ___________
lonely girl, she always looks sad.
4. Jane is a very _____________
5. Will you bring someone with you tonight? No, I'll come
alone
_______________.
alone in the house.
6. You shouldn't leave a child _______________
lonely being on your own all day?
7. Don't you get ______________
alone
8. She lives __________.
Anna BC

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