English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
On Standard English
Amala is healthful food (not, healthy food). Things are healthful; people are healthy.
There are a number of theories on how life began (not, there are a number of theories as to how life began). The use of “as to” is awkward especially in standard usage.
Nigeria won against Libya (not, Nigeria beat Libya).
The reason I do this daily is that I enjoy it (not, The reason I do this daily is because I enjoy it).
Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
Academic Advisor, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan;
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Doctoral Student of English, University of Ibadan.
