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Common errors in English: Usage of Lead and Guide

Lead and Guide


Incorrect : You please guide and we shall follow you. 


Correct : You please lead and we shall follow you.


Incorrect : He led the tourists round the museum. 


Correct : He guided the tourists round the museum.


Note: To lead is to show the way by going first. But to guide is to go with someone (who needs help) in order to show the way and explain things. To lead is also to be in charge of a group. For example:


A general leads an army.


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