English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
WRONGLY USED ‘-LY’
I have been here severally (nonstandard).
I have been here several times (standard). Severally means separately or individually. It is often used as a law term in statements such as: I will sue them severally and collectively.
Conclusively, I thank you all for your participation (nonstandard).
In conclusion, I thank you all for your participation (standard). Conclusively means in a decisive way that has the effect of proving a case; it does not mean to conclude a speech or writing. Example: Wars are difficult to win conclusively.
GAB
