Basic Errors

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Basic Errors

You have to stay clear on this issue (nonstandard).
You have to steer clear on this issue (standard).

I wish you a save journey (nonstandard).
I wish you a safe journey (standard).

She has some lovely pieces of jewelries (nonstandard).
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery (standard). It can also be spelt as jewelry in American English.

Some people read these lessons still yet they repeat the mistakes (nonstandard).
Some people read these lessons still they repeat the mistakes (standard).
Some people read these lessons yet they repeat the mistakes (standard).
GAB

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