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Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by MARYchiells(f): 8:05pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Thanks for the correction. You are right most of us miss the "soak away" thing. 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by superior494(m): 8:07pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
alexistaiwo: Lol...thank u |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Sambusiness(m): 8:08pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
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Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by bionixs: 8:14pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
BiafraBushBoy:utaba is utabalary |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by fuckingAyaya(m): 8:15pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
garri Turner- turning garri |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Teawhy2011: 8:23pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
She is indoor(she is indoors) An information(a bit or a piece of information) Seeking for job(seeking job) Look forward to hear(look forward to hearing) I wish I see you tomorrow(I wish I saw you tomorrow) We are devoted/committed to cure grammatical illness(we are devoted/committed to curing grammatical illness) Amos' car(Amos's car) Jesus name(jesus' name) Who are you looking for?(Whom are you looking for?) My father together with my brothers are here(my father together with my brothers is here) 4 Likes |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Olafav(m): 8:53pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
How do you call 'omorogun' in english?is it spatula or turner?pls throw more light |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by shehuolayinka(m): 8:53pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
All those you pointed out as mistakes are Nigeria coined English. I see nothing wrong in us using it. We can also have our English, no wrong in that. 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 8:56pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
sexycecilia:Matured comments/student (mature students/comments) Meanwhile, what we call soak away is actually septic tank. Soak away is a different pit to relieve the septic tank of excess water.. Its need depends on water level, again since builders and house owners make the septic tank a concrete stuff, we hardly need soak away as the former is evacuated when filled up. Thanks for the water cistern and dust pan. 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 8:57pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
shehuolayinka:When u do ielts or TOEFL and see ur results.. |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Momoh7(m): 8:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
NwaAmaikpe:Na my school you dey |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Momoh7(m): 9:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
NwaAmaikpe:Na my school you dey |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Teawhy2011:These are advanced. 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Ayjuri: 9:04pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Let Me Add This:
Yoruba:
Boda (Brother)
Akwa Ibom:
Abro (Brother) Thanks Sir, God Bless 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:18pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Stay one place (stay at a place) A criteria (a criterion) A staff (staffer, staff member or member of staff) A personnel (personnel can't be used for one person) The man has came (The man has come) This is how it is ran (This is how it is run) May be perhaps (May be or perhaps) If you should get there before me (If or should you get there first..use one) I used to go there (in the past) I'm used to going there (continuous) I'm used to this (accustomed) |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:35pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
NwaAmaikpe:Hug? |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:36pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
alexistaiwo:Sex |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:40pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
asuustrike2009:Corrupt Child don't corrupt me oo 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Rick9(m): 9:45pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Nigeria standard Jor. Best in the world |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by ItsTutsi(m): 9:46pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Jesus!! Wetin b garri turner!?!? 1 Like
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Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by akaahs(m): 9:51pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Opps, water system is the entire mechanism that operate on the toilet, is also known as water closet WHILE water cistern is that container that hold or store water in the toilet. U can't interchange them bcause they re two different things. |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 9:58pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Driver,I'm dropping here ( I'm getting off here). A driver can drop you though. Price it (Ask for the price) The shopkeeper or producer can price it. Wake keep/wake keeping (wakeful night or wake) Night vigil (vigil) On phone (on the phone) Read it on the screen (read it on screen) Write an exam (do or take an exam or test) How do you write the speaking part or something? Take my bath (take or have a bath) |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by jonero4(m): 10:07pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Let me come and be going Means what |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by nellyelitz(m): 10:10pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Bros research no.7 again. Water system and cistern are two different things...I'm not an English professional like you but just try and check. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Gap2020(m): 10:13pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
How did you know they're the correct spelling? |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by nellyelitz(m): 10:14pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
alexistaiwo:what of coitus? |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 10:18pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
familia with pepperish and cunny but my phone auto correct keeps underling it with red |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Alasi20(m): 10:31pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Kkkkk |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 10:33pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
i think it's bout time we accepted some of these words as Nigerian english, just as british accepted some America words as American English. i think words like go slow and packer should be recognized as Nigerian english already and not incorrect english. remember different English speaking countries with their brand of english, it can't be the same. Americans,british,Australia, canada, Caribbeans all have different versions of english, so why can't we accept the one we speak here(some words actually) as Nigeria english?. NOTE:im not dumb, im just tryna be logical. 1 Like |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by LilTyRoNe: 10:38pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
22.Anini - thief |
Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 10:57pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
alexistaiwo:See dis pikin of yesterday. SMH |
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