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3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by Nobody: 3:28pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
Nigerians, as a people, are very quick to adopt ideas and trends. Unfortunately, grammatical errors are not left out. Here are 3 of the most widely circulated (and adopted) grammatical errors made by Nigerians. 1. Be rest assured This phrase is 100% WRONG. The correct phrase is "Rest Assured". There is no 'Be' in front of it. Wrong usage: Be rest assured that I will come tomorrow Correct usage: Rest assured that I will come tomorrow. Explanation: Rest assured simply means that the other person should rest, with the assurance that something will get done. 2. Severally This word is used by many Nigerians to mean 'several times'. This one is 101% wrong. Rather than say "severally", simply say "several times". Wrong usage: I called him severally but he didn't respond Correct usage: I called him several times, but he didn't respond Explanation:"Severally" has only one meaning. It means "separately" or "individually". So when you say "I called him severally", you're actually saying :"I called him separately" or "I called him individually" (which I'm sure is not your intention ). 3. 'Would' instead of 'Will' Many use the word 'would' instead of 'will'. Would is in fact, the past tense of will, and is wrongly used a lot of the time. When talking about the future, we use "will", not "would". Wrong usage: I would come to your office tomorrow. Correct usage: I will come to your office tomorrow. Yes, there are situations when 'would' is correct. These are when: 1. There is a condition attached to the comment (e.g. I would come if I had the time) OR 2. We are talking about the effect of a possible (but not actual) situation (e.g. It would make sense to arrive on time). Well, hope the explanations above have made sense. If they have not, don't worry - just take the corrections given. They will take you a long way in the right circles. 1 Like |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by paulworld(m): 3:31pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by Gboliwe: 3:50pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
Severally wrong? I use it a lot o and I'll be forming grammarian. Thank you. |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by Nobody: 4:06pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
Gboliwe: Lol. Well, we learn everyday . You're welcome. |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by Nobody: 4:20pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
*thumbs up* |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by aribisala0(m): 9:41am On May 11, 2022 |
Severally has been added to the Collins dictionary now Nigeria is a Commonwealth country with a large Population and so are entitled to c reate new words and or add words to the English lexicon Nigerians use the word "severally" in a unique way and that has now been recognized https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-english-idUSKBN1ZR10I https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51448295 |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by aribisala0(m): 9:50am On May 11, 2022 |
Nigerians, as a people, are very quick to adopt ideas and trends. Unfortunately, grammatical errors are not left out. Here are 3 of the most widely circulated (and adopted) grammatical errors made by Nigerians. You do not state any grammatical rules for your views WHY can't there be a "be" in front of REST ASSURED.? What rule is broken beyond it does not agree with your ears? Nothing wrong with it it is a matter of style rather than grammar |
Re: 3 Grammatical Mistakes Made By Most Nigerians by aribisala0(m): 9:53am On May 11, 2022 |
Nigerians, as a people, are very quick to adopt ideas and trends. Unfortunately, grammatical errors are not left out. Here are 3 of the most widely circulated (and adopted) grammatical errors made by Nigerians. WOULD is definitely not the PAST TENSE of WILL It is the CONDITIONAL tense used to indicate CONDITIONALITY e.g Would you marry your mother? ( condition= if she was not your matter) I would lend you the money but.............( condition = I am broke or I need to use the money for something etc) If I did not go to school I would have become a bandit............. and so on If no be say...............I for = Would |
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