English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
GRAMMAR ON EID
Yesterday was a happy day for the Muslim ~faithfuls~ (nonstandard).
Yesterday was a happy day for the Muslim faithful (standard). The faithful are the group of people who believe in a particular religion.
The Muslims usually pray on ~playing grounds~ on Eid (nonstandard).
The Muslims usually pray on playgrounds on Eid (standard).
A playground is a piece of land, at school or in a public area, where children can play.
No one is allowed to look ~unkept~ to Eid (nonstandard).
No one is allowed to look unkempt to Eid (standard).
GAB
