Someone gave me a piece of adive

[Holly]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #277 "My computer and me", question 7

The best piece of ......... someone told me to do when the computer doesn't work was to turn the computer off, have a cup of coffee and then turn it on again.

(a) counsel
(b) council
(c) recommendation
(d) advice

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #277 "My computer and me", answer 7

The best piece of advice someone told me to do when the computer doesn't work was to turn the computer off, have a cup of coffee and then turn it on again.

Correct answer: (d) advice
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IS IT CORRECT IF I CHOOSE 'ADVICE'?

Holly

[neeshu]

yeah, I am right

[Mister Micawber]

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To the test writer:

I don't believe people "tell us to do advice". I think your text should read:

The best piece of ......... someone gave me when the computer....
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber