ENGLISH -8
ADVICE, ADVISE PRACTICE,
PRACTISE QUITE, QUIET DEVICE, DEVISE FRANCIS, FRANCES
Well, this time we look at
terms subtly differing in utility in serving situations for noun and verbs. I
hasten to add that the last pair of words do not signify noun or verb, as they
signify names [proper nouns] indicating gender. Unlike in the earlier
presentations, the present one is somewhat tricky unless properly assimilated.
In order that we comfortably sail with confidence, a little effort in adopting the ‘spelling culture’ would help our comprehension of such
situations.
ADVICE Vs ADVISE
ADVICE [NOUN]
The term refers to the VALUE
of providing an opinion. It is intended to help someone for
decision-making. I need some advice on which car to buy in this price-
bracket. Please tender me a piece of advice
ADVISE [VERB]
The term operates as verb in
British English. Thus ‘advise’ stands for the ACT of providing opinion.
The weather bureau advised us to stay in door for the next 36
hours.
The use of ‘C’ or ‘S’ in the
word helps us to recognize the role of the word in a statement.
PRACTICE Vs PRACTISE
PRACTICE [NOUN]
Practice means “implement”
or carry out some action rather than thinking of an idea.
How do you plan to put those
ideas into practice?
PRACTISE [VERB]
Practise refers to the step
of systematic training in
art, singing or some such skill to acquire proficiency.
Please practise the
suggested practice.
QUITE Vs QUIET
Quite [adverb]
The term quite means ‘completely’ or fully.
The dress fabric is quite different from that of yours
Quiet [adjective]
The term refers to ‘near silence’ or making very
little noise
The nurse spoke in a quiet noise, so as to avoid disturbing the patient.
DEVICE Vs DEVISE
Device [ n] is a tool or machine designed for a specific
function.
A special device helps to
locate people trapped in collapsed building.
Devise [v] refers to the act
of inventing or designing a tool using intelligence or imagination
He devised an electronic
voting machine
FRANCIS and FRANCES
Both are proper nouns
[names] of persons of different
gender.
FRANCIS is a man and FRANCES –A WOMAN
To remember the gender the letter ’i’ in his name and ‘e’ in her name render help.
Prof. K.Raman
Thanks for "Francis and Frances" difference. It is new(s) to me.
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