English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
THE GRAMMAR OF MATRIMONY
I am planning a ~bachelor’s eve~ for my brother (nonstandard).
I am planning a stag night for my brother (standard). Note that Americans also refer to it as bachelor party .
Would you like to be my ~best lady~ tomorrow (nonstandard)?
Would you like to be my chief bridesmaid tomorrow (standard)?
The ~couples~ are both from Anambra (nonstandard).
The couple are both from Anambra (standard). Two people who are married or otherwise closely associated romantically or sexually are couple.
GAB
