GRAMMAR FOR AN ICON

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

GRAMMAR FOR AN ICON

Professor David Jowitt is a ~British~ who’s taught English in Nigeria for 45 years (nonstandard).
Professor David Jowitt is a Briton who’s taught English in Nigeria for 45 years (standard).
Professor David Jowitt is a British man who’s taught English in Nigeria for 45 years (standard).

Many people wonder why he loves Nigeria but, of course, one man’s food is another man’s ~poison~ (nonstandard).
Many people wonder why he loves Nigeria but, of course, one man’s meat is another man’s poison (standard).

~Born with a silver spoon~, the desire for an adventurous exploration as a young graduate from the University of Cambridge brought him to Nigeria, first in 1963 (nonstandard).
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, the desire for an adventurous exploration as a young graduate from the University of Cambridge brought him to Nigeria, first in 1963 (standard).
GAB