The Language of the Season

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)

The Language of the Season

The killing of Christ by crucification was a sacrifice (nonstandard).
The killing of Christ by crucifixion was a sacrifice (standard).

GAB is a Muslim but he prays in Jesus name (nonstandard).
GAB is a Muslim but he prays in Jesus’ name (standard).

He rised (nonstandard).
He rose (standard).
He’s risen (standard).

I wish you all compliment of the season (nonstandard).
I wish you all complement of the season (nonstandard).
I wish you all compliments of the season (standard).

Season greetings from GAB (nonstandard).
Season’s greetings from GAB (standard).

GAB

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