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My mentor gave me _____ useful advice. vs My mentor gave me some useful advice.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'My mentor gave me some useful advice.' is more commonly used and sounds more natural in everyday conversation. On the other hand, 'My mentor gave me a useful advice.' is also correct but less common, as 'advice' is usually an uncountable noun and is often used with 'some' or 'a lot of' rather than 'a'.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

My mentor gave me _____ useful advice.

This phrase is correct but less common. 'Advice' is usually an uncountable noun and is often used with 'some' or 'a lot of' rather than 'a'.

This phrase can be used when referring to a specific piece of advice that was particularly helpful.

Alternatives:

  • my mentor gave me some useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me a lot of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me plenty of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me a piece of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me plenty of good advice.

My mentor gave me some useful advice.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday conversation. 'Some' is often used with uncountable nouns like 'advice'.

This phrase is a common way to express that your mentor provided helpful guidance.

Alternatives:

  • my mentor gave me a lot of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me plenty of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me a piece of useful advice.
  • my mentor gave me plenty of good advice.
  • my mentor gave me valuable advice.

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