Common Errors

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)

I doubt you know these; do you?

The company pays as at when due (nonstandard).
The company pays as and when due (standard).

She likes okro soup (nonstandard).
She likes okra soup (standard). Note: It is pronounced “okro” but spelt okra.
GAB

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