
'Advised me to..' vs 'Advised me that I..' - English Language
Jan 19, 2019 · Using a that-clause, advise is still a transitive verb, and the that-clause is what is advised: it's the direct object. If you use me, as in "He advised me [to do something]" then me …
'advise of' vs 'advise on' vs 'advise + some other preposition'
"We advise on <issue>" is something a trusted advisor might say. It means "We provide good-intentioned advice about <issue>". "Cover your ass" (CYA) is an expression that means "use a …
"Please advise" -- why is this a common turn of phrase for foreign ...
In the United States, please advise is very common in business and legal writing, both paper and electronic. I have never heard it spoken. While it is understood that the object is dropped for …
prepositions - Advice "on" or advice "about"? - English Language ...
Dec 7, 2020 · Often a piece of advice seems to suggest advice that might be unwelcome ("let me give you a piece of advice" - alternatively "some advice"), whereas when requesting advice we …
I hope you can help me in this matter // is it correct?
Aug 29, 2017 · Others will have a more accurate etymology of these terms but it is not right. The term "Kindly advise" also sounds peculiar in a bad way. Better would be "Please advise" which …
"Advise" vs. "advise that" - English Language & Usage Stack …
I think there are two patterns for "advise": advise [somebody] that (sentence) eg. He advised them that they should object; He advised that somebody should follow them; and. advise somebody …
word choice - How do I ask for advice politely? - English Language ...
Sep 26, 2010 · There is some difference between would and could, i.e., between 'I was wondering if you would give me some advice' and 'I was wondering if you could give me some advice'. In …
Is "please let me know if otherwise" grammatical?
I am planning to do X and Y. I think that is the approach you prefer; please let me know if otherwise. As originally written, you ask. I am planning to do X and Y; please let me know if I …
Preposition choice: impression "of"/"about"/"from"
Oct 15, 2012 · Please advise me on what preposition I should use to be sure that I don't make a grammar mistake. This is a question in a company's questionnaire, where the customer is …
He advised me to go there. He advised me going there
Oct 20, 2015 · You usually use to-infinitive after advise in indirect speech. So it is preferable to say "He advised me to go there". You don't use the structure advise + object + present …