English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
R’s to Avoid
The man acts like he’s been given a love portion (nonstandard).
The man acts like he’s been given a love potion (standard). A drink supposed to cause the drinker to feel love and desire for a particular person is a love potion.
The least a government can provide is portable water (nonstandard).
The least a government can provide is potable water (standard). Potable water is water that is safe to drink or to use for food preparation.
GAB
Dear Readers,
It’s been 364 days of uninterrupted daily academic engagements. Indeed, it’s been a productive year for us all and we thank God for His grace.
The English Diet Team wishes you all a great festivity and a Happy New Year. Our “English for Today” lessons will resume on January 6, 2020.
Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose, PhD.
For: The English Diet Team.
