📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful collocations for giving advice, permission, and examples in everyday English.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
give advice |
to tell someone what you think they should do | The teacher gave advice on how to improve your English. |
|
give permission |
to allow someone to do something | My manager gave permission to leave early today. |
|
give an example |
to show a case or instance to explain something | She gave an example to help us understand the problem. |
🔍 See It in Context
At the Team Meeting
During the meeting, Sarah gave advice about how to finish the project on time. Then, the manager gave permission for the team to work from home next week. To explain a new idea clearly, John gave an example from a previous project. Everyone appreciated the advice and examples because they made the tasks easier to understand. The meeting ended with a clear plan and permission to try new ideas.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Using 'give' with Advice, Permission, and Example
We use 'give' followed by a noun to show the action clearly. Notice how 'give advice' means to suggest what to do, 'give permission' means to allow, and 'give an example' means to show an instance.
- She gave advice on saving money.
- The teacher gave permission to leave early.
💬 Useful Examples
- Can you give me some advice about learning English?
- The boss gave permission for us to use the new software.
- I will give an example that shows how to solve this problem.
- My friend gave good advice when I asked about travel plans.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
The doctor ____ to exercise more every day (gives permission / gives advice / gives an example).
2.
Our parents ____ for us to stay out late on weekends (give advice / give an example / give permission).
3.
The teacher ____ to explain how photosynthesis works (gives an example / gives permission / gives advice).
4.
Before starting the project, the manager ____ to change the deadline (gives advice / gave permission / gives an example).
5.
He ____ about being careful when using social media (gives permission / gives an example / gives advice).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
give advice
2.
give permission
3.
give an example
4.
She gave advice before the exam.
5.
The teacher gave permission to leave early.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to allow someone to do something?
2.
What do you do when you ‘give an example’?
3.
If someone 'gives advice,' what are they doing?
4.
Which sentence uses the correct collocation when someone lets you do something?
5.
How can you help someone understand a new idea clearly?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences giving advice to a friend and then give an example to explain your advice.
Example:
I think you should practice speaking English every day. For example, you can join a conversation club to improve your skills.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
Please give advice on how to study for exams.
Say:
Can you give permission to leave work early today?
Say:
Give an example of a healthy breakfast.
Ask:
What advice did your teacher give you recently?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. gives advice
2. give permission
3. gives an example
4. gave permission
5. gives advice
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. d – to tell someone what they should do
2. e – to allow someone to do something
3. a – to show a case to explain something
4. b – She suggested useful tips before the exam.
5. c – The teacher allowed students to go home before the usual time.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. give permission
2. show a case to explain something
3. suggesting what to do
4. She gave permission to use the car.
5. give an example related to it