English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
English in Use
Students went for match pass yesterday (nonstandard).
Students went for march-past yesterday (standard).
What is your favourite pass time (nonstandard)?
What is your favourite pastime (standard)?
Pastime is a noun while pass time can be used as a verb: Let us pass time with soccer.
GAB
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You’re doing a great job.
Please keep it up.
Bravo.