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*Clairejk, 16 April, 2008 at 20:19 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 7

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I've asked about this before and recieved the very helpful advice of comparing it to advise/advice which makes perfect sense.

So vets PRACTICE (as in the sign outside)
and PRACTISE handwriting

am I right in thinking in America this is different?

So anyway I've now come across an english book called Handwriting Pratice and I'm confused again!

Sorry[:I]

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Latest activity by Mint Spies, 16 April, 2008 at 22:36

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hazel · 16 April, 2008 at 20:25
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Practice is the noun, practise the verb - as you say. In the US they use practice for both.
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*Clairejk · 16 April, 2008 at 20:30
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Thanks Hazel, so this book (not American) is incorrect?
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hazel · 16 April, 2008 at 20:37
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quote:Originally posted by *Clairejk
Thanks Hazel, so this book (not American) is incorrect?
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Unless it's about a person who has a calligraphy business, I would have thought so, yes ?
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safetyzone · 16 April, 2008 at 20:53
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I disagree - the word practice in the title "handwriting practice" is used as a noun, I believe.
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Brontolo · 16 April, 2008 at 20:57
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quote:Originally posted by safetyzone
I disagree - the word practice in the title "handwriting practice" is used as a noun, I believe.
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I agree. It's like "I need to do my piano practice", isn't it?
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hazel · 16 April, 2008 at 21:17
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quote:Originally posted by Brontolo
quote:Originally posted by safetyzone
I disagree - the word practice in the title "handwriting practice" is used as a noun, I believe.
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I agree. It's like "I need to do my piano practice", isn't it?
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Doh. Yes. You're right.
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Brontolo · 16 April, 2008 at 21:30
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Doh, Hazel. I'll let you off this once.
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Mint Spies · 16 April, 2008 at 22:36
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I always remember the difference by using the word advice/advise in place of practice/practise - e.g. it must be "vet advice" rather than "vet advise"

(I hope that makes sense! ?)

Have just gone back and re-read your OP - ignore me! ?
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