WRONG USE OF PREPOSITIONS

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

WRONG USE OF PREPOSITIONS

I found it right ~at~ my doorstep (nonstandard).
I found it right on my doorstep (standard).

Avoid things that would bring dishonour ~to~ your family (nonstandard).
Avoid things that would bring dishonour on your family (standard).

I took the decision ~on~ my accord (nonstandard).
I took the decision of my own accord (standard).
GAB