English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
GRAMMAR IN CURRENT AFFAIRS
Many people got ~stucked~ on roads because they were low on petrol (nonstandard).
Many people got stuck on roads because they were low on petrol (standard). If you are stuck in a place, you want to get away from it, but are unable to.
It’s another good time for black ~marketers~ (nonstandard).
It’s another good time for black marketeers (standard). A person who is involved in the illegal trading of goods whose sale is not allowed or is limited or taxed is a black marketeer.
After struggling for buses, many are already too tired for any ~tasking~ job by 9 a.m. (nonstandard).
After struggling for buses, many are already too tired for any taxing job by 9 a.m. (standard). A taxing task or problem is one that requires a lot of mental or physical effort.
GAB
