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Default Advice vs. advise
Distinguishing when to use advice versus advise can often be confusing, so I hope this helps!

Advice is a noun meaning an opinion or recommendation offered about what you should do or how to act in a certain situation.
Example: VAs often seek advice about completing a business plan.

Advise is a verb meaning ‘to give advice’ and suggest types of action.
Example: I always advise new VAs to be cautious where they spend their money.

Paul Brians Common Errors in English Usage has this great example:

When Ann Landers advises people, she gives them advice.

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Ah, good one! This kind of error drives me NUTS when I see it online...
Thanks for the reminder Kate
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I see these all the time. How about when VAs are writing about VAs and put in the ' to make it VA's - that really urks me too!
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