English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
RIDICULOUS ERRORS IN EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Below are some spoken and written errors that are common among Nigerian users of English.
1. Happy marriage life (wrong).
Happy married life (correct).
2. Have a save journey (wrong).
Have a safe journey (right).
3. Am happy (wrong).
I’m happy (right).
4. I’m greatful (wrong).
I’m grateful (right).
5. Pay instalmentally (wrong)
Pay in instalments (right).
6. My brother has entered school (wrong).
My brother has been offered admission (correct).
Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
Academic Advisor, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan;
&
Doctoral Student of English, University of Ibadan.
