WORD POWER/CONFUSING WORDS
1. ADVISE
Advise means to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
Example sentences:
- Her mother advised him to be polite to his friends.
- The headmaster was advised of the true information of the investigation.
2. SUGGEST
Suggest means to put forward an idea or proposal for consideration.
Example sentences:
- Jane suggested that we go to the pool.
- The Prime Minister suggested him for the Ministry of Education.
3. RECOMMEND
Recommend means to advise or suggest something as a course of action.
Example sentences:
- Which theatre do you recommend?
- Recommend me a good holiday destination.
Lesson 2
1. Capacity
Capacity refers to having a talent or ability to do something.
Pronunciation: / kəˈpæsɪti /
Example sentence:
He has a big capacity to remember what he hears.
2. Ability
Ability means having the skill and power to do something.
Pronunciation: / əˈbɪlɪti /
Example sentence:
His ability to remember words is very immense.