English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
FOOD GRAMMAR
I’m not sure I want ~cold slaw~ (nonstandard).
I’m not sure I want ~Cole’s law~ (nonstandard).
I’m not sure I want coleslaw (standard).
She does not take ~mineral~ (nonstandard).
She does not take minerals (standard).
She does not take soda (standard; America).
~Porrage~ is her favourite meal (nonstandard).
Porridge is her favourite meal (standard).
GAB
