Writing Prompt ~ A Piece of Advice
Posted by: Tara Benwell
Writing Prompt: The word “advice” is a very common word in spoken and written English. We always want to give each other advice. In English, this word is uncountable. You can offer “tips” (plural), but you can’t offer “advices”. You can offer advice, some advice, a piece of advice or even a word of advice. This is difficult for many English learners to remember. Here is a trick. Remember “advice” is like “ice”. It’s uncountable! Practice using the word “advice” by writing a letter to a friend. Offer advice about love, money, or education. Use the word “advice” as many times as you can.
Example
You asked for my advice about Ella. As you know, I have a lot of experience with girls! My advice is, take things slowly. Get to know Ella before you tell her you want to marry her! My father gave me this advice because it worked with my mother. I always ask my dad for advice when it comes to love because he has been happily married for 35 years. His best piece of advice was about flowers. You don’t have to buy a dozen roses for Ella on a special day. Buy her a single rose, or a few tulips, once in a while – for no reason at all. If that sounds like expensive advice, it’s not! Flowers are much cheaper when it’s not Valentine’s Day. Do you need some more advice? Okay, here’s one last word of advice. Be yourself!
Your friend, Lou
One comment
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riya says:
Dear Illea,
how are things going on in your life as I heard from your mother you need someone’s advice on education-related problems. well, you don’t need to be ashamed for asking about this to me because we were like a sister and we always give advice to each other in every stage of life. If you remembered when you gave me a piece of advice for tackling my situations. And now I am surely here for you for every bit of advice which you want. It is my advice not to hesitate in front of me.
Your Sister,
Elisha