Grammar and Festivity

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Grammar and Festivity

Will Dr GAB let us enjoy this holiday for heaven sake (nonstandard)?
Will Dr GAB let us enjoy this holiday for heaven’s sake (standard)?

People take their morning devotion more seriously during holidays (nonstandard).
People take their morning devotions more seriously during holidays (standard).

The crucification of Christ was a sacrifice to mankind (nonstandard).
The crucifixion of Christ was a sacrifice to mankind (standard).
GAB

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