GRAMMAR FOR A CONSISTENT FAN: PROFESSOR JIDE AJIDAHUN

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

GRAMMAR FOR A CONSISTENT FAN: PROFESSOR JIDE AJIDAUN

A special thanks goes to Professor Ajidahun for his consistent moral support (nonstandard).
Special thanks go to Professor Ajidahun for his consistent support (standard). Note that “thanks” is considered a plural noun and should not be preceded by the article “a”. Also, as a plural noun, it should attract a plural verb.

Shout-out to an amazing mentor and fan, Professor Jide Ajidahun (nonstandard).
A shout-out to an amazing mentor and fan, Professor Jide Ajidahun (standard). “Shout-out” is a singular noun and it should attract an article. However, it should be used in its plural form without an article:
Shout-outs to those who read English for Today daily (standard).

I thank people who encourage me for their kindness (nonstandard).
I thank people who encourage me for their kindnesses (standard). When used to mean a helpful or considerate act, kindness is a count noun and should be pluralised accordingly.
GAB