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  1. 11-May-2007, 13:25 #1
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    is it possible to use gerund after advise ?
  2. 11-May-2007, 13:29 #2
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  3. 11-May-2007, 17:44 #3
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    Default Re: gerund

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    is it possible to use gerund after advise ?
    You should use gerund when advise has no object (The doctor advised jogging), whereas you must use to inf when advise take an object (the doctor advised him to jog).
  4. 11-May-2007, 17:53 #4
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    Default Re: gerund

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    is it possible to use gerund after advise ?
    You can use either gerund or infinitive after the verb "advise".
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