Chapin-Pinotti Learning Center

Commonly Confused Words

accept, except

Accept means "to agree to something"

        Please accept my apology.

Except means "not including"

        Everyone, except Bill, will be able to go out on Friday.

advice, advise

Advice is a noun and usually means "guidance or counsel that is given to someone".

        Michael should take more of his boss' advice.

Advise is a verb that means "the giving of the guidance or counsel".

        Jennifer advised her friend on how to write her book report.