Errors by Second Language Speakers of English

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)

Note:

I did that because of my liking for him (not, likeness). Likeness means resemblance while liking means to like someone.

Wash your hands of the matter (not, off).

Don’t go on motorcycle (not, Don’t go on machine).

We need a dustpan (not, a packer).

Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
Academic Advisor, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan;
&
Doctoral Student of English, University of Ibadan.

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