Difference between advice and suggestion?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #18 [color=blue]“Cat and mouse”, question 8

He thought that one of them could give him some advise as to what was the best thing to do.

(a) give
(b) advise
(c) the best

English Error, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #18 [color=blue]“Cat and mouse”, answer 8

He thought that one of them could give him some advice as to what was the best thing to do.

Correct entry: advice
The error was: (b) advise

You have [color=green]found the error but your entry is [color=red]incorrect.
He thought that one of them could give him some suggestions as to what was the best thing to do.
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Please explain what’s difference between advice and suggestion and how to use it?

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Hi,

'Advice- is usually of a practical nature when you tell someone what you think is a good idea or recommendation as in a parent/older person telling a younger person what is the best thing to do in a certain situation. A suggestion is simply a proposal put forward to someone when they are asking for ideas as in someone asking where is the best place to go on holiday.

Alan