Sunday 9 October 2016

HEY THERE! SPEAK CORRECT ENGLISH THIS WEEK - cocosista15.com

Incorrect: For God sake, leave me alone.
Correct: For goodness’ sake, leave me alone.
Note that there is nothing like “for God sake” in standard English. It’s just a Nigerian invention, avoid it.
Incorrect: The vehicle has no plate number.
Correct: The vehicle has no number plate.
Please,take note.
Incorrect: The politician has a large followership. Correct: The politician has a large following.
Incorrect: Workers’ salary should be paid as at when due.
Correct: Workers’ salary should be paid as and when due.
Enjoy your week with better grammar.

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