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Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 12:36pm On Jan 17, 2013

Nonybb: some of wat i saw here is the worst write-up i have come in contact with since i was delivered from my mother's womb! Judging frm wat i have seen, some genuine grammar the Op refuted in the article was shameful and provocating. Some grammar was right and his correction of some of them was uncalled for

u need to study harddddd!

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Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 12:24pm On Jan 17, 2013

Siena: Another common error is when the wrong word is used in any given context. For example:

"The accident was very fatal, but thank God, no live was lost."

Now fatality in this context is referring to loss of life. Which in this instance is incorrect. And it would be "life", not "live".

very correct.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:55pm On Jan 16, 2013

Qualcoms: @ Op,... 'I am hearing u'... It's wrong... Do u know what is called Gerund in English?

you must be ignorant of correct English language. Gerund does not apply in this case. See, hear, smell, etc can not be used in progressive term. Go and study hard.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:51pm On Jan 16, 2013

Sogyboy: It's been long I talked last on facebook instead of it's been long I posted last on facebook

it should be: it's been long {since}i posted on fb

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:44pm On Jan 16, 2013

sagytarius™:
Are u sure about this?

veryyyyyy sure.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:40pm On Jan 16, 2013

FXKing2012: Nice one but few corrections:
plate number and number mean two different things and are both correct. Plate no is colloquial for registration no.

More grease to your elbow is idiomatic expression meaning sustained or better performance next time. Literally...elbow is a joint and every joint needs oil to operate well. So the statement is right.

could you please consult an up to date dictionary? I put it to you dat " there is nothin like "more grease or any oily elbow" it is more power to you elbow. Be informed.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:35pm On Jan 16, 2013

amarral: U hav also made urs, napkin is correct spelling, even alright is a correct spelling. Do well to consult ur dictionary.

read before you expose ur ignorance. Napkin and nappy are two different things. nappy is a material wrapped around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces. While napkin is a piece of cloth used at a meal to wipe the fingers or tips and to protect garment. Alright is informal English.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:30pm On Jan 16, 2013

Juan_De_Dios: A lot of these things are colloquial and I think it’s hasty to declare them “errors” - although some of them clearly are.

Plate number. instead of number plate.
Number plate is the metal or plastic material on which the number is written. The registration number is what is colloquially referred to as plate number.

He/she is my baby (babies). Instead of , it is my baby. Pronoun for baby is 'it'.
Come on! The use of “it” for your baby isn’t contemporary.

Thank you. I am not one to go "grammar" "grammar", but this one pisses me off to no end.

whether "it" for a baby is contemporary or not does not change the fact that "it" remains the pronoun for a baby. Go back to ur dictionary.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:27pm On Jan 16, 2013

Wallie: Hmmm....did you make all these up?

could you pls go back and study your dictionary and other relevant English language text books you can find. For stating that "she has delivered a baby" is correct, i think you are a learner.

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Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:22pm On Jan 16, 2013

mulumele: You are right whether you say napkin or nappy.

nappy is a material wrapped around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces. While napkin is a piece of cloth used at a meal to wipe the fingers or tips and to protect garment

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:16pm On Jan 16, 2013

chris51: Napkin is CORRECT. Nappy is coloqual pronounciaton of napkin. Nappy is more like abbreviation & people accept it. That doesn't make it correct.
Very bad grammar is when people say "I cannot be able to". "Its either I cannot do it" or "I will not be able to"

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:12pm On Jan 16, 2013

olaheavy: 'cant' instead of can't!
''You can't eat your cake and have it'' makes a lot of sense to me. How can you possess 'something' after you have expended it or used it up? Well, it will take more than a miracle for you to do so.

whether it makes sense to you or not does not change the fact. The correct expression is.. You can not have your cake and eat it. British. You can not have your cake and eat it too. American

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Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:08pm On Jan 16, 2013

careytommy: i sure say op don run for cover

before u pour out those bits and pieces of balderdash in your brain take some time to think so dat stupidity of d highest order would not b displayed. Low current as used in d context i mean is wrong. For expample. When there is power supply you will notice a high or low voltage. It is usually noticeable when you look at ur electric bulb.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 10:54pm On Jan 16, 2013

mulumele: You are right whether you say napkin or nappy.

nappy means a piece of material wrapped around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces. While, napkin means a square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the fingers or lips and to protect garments. Is that clear!

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 2:23pm On Jan 16, 2013

Well said!

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 11:21am On Jan 16, 2013

@yasmeena. What u have said is true, but 2 some extent. In as much as we can understand better when we are taught in our moda tongue, we can not undermine d relevance of english lang. in our dear Nig. It is worthy 2 note dat some terms, words, ideas do not have their counterparts in anoda language. E.g what can u call computer, chemical, synergy, simile, skate, parachute etc in our various moda tongues. Imagine d level of disunity and distrust dat would hav been prevalent in 9ja if there were no single language like Eng. Lang. Which almost everybody understands.

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Celebrities › Re: Annie Idibia Is Pregnant by boborosky(m): 10:57am On Jan 16, 2013

Well done 2baba. Potency na ur middle name.

Romance › Re: His Girl Is Getting Married To Another by boborosky(m): 7:02pm On Jan 15, 2013

First of all, my candid advice 2 anyone venturing into any sort of relationship is always expect d unexpected. As 4 ur cousin, shit happens. He is nt d first and wud nt b d last victim. So, guy, move on wit ur life. Dis actually happened 2 me. Do nt allow relationship issues ruin u man. C'mon

Literature › Re: "all Protocol Duly Observed": Grammatical Blunder! by boborosky(m): 10:58am On Jan 15, 2013

It depends on 2 factors.
1. If u acknowledge d chairman first, then u should say 'other protocol observed/duly observed'.
2. If u did not acknowledge d chairman, then u should say 'all protocol (duly) observed.

Literature › Re: Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 8:15pm On Jan 13, 2013

@remmei. Maybe u could help us wit errors in all d languages of d world.

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Literature › Common Grammatical Errors We Make In Our Everyday English by boborosky(op): 10:13am On Jan 13, 2013

These are some errors we make in our everyday english language. Post those u knw.
Napkin(babies) instead of nappy.
Plate number. instead of number plate.
Driving licence. instead of driver's licence.
Barbash.instead of, balderdash (nonsense).
Packer. instead of, dustpan.
Infidel (for an unfaithful partner) is wrong. Though unfaithfulness = infidelity.
Contact a disease. instead of, contract a disease.
Eye/sun glass. instead of, eye/sun glasses.
More grease 2 ur elbow. Instead of, more power 2 ur elbow.
Low current. instead of, low voltage.
Half bread is better dan none. instead of, half a loaf is better dan no bread.
I am coming (when going out or away). Instead of, i will b back.
I am hearing u. Instead of , i can hear u. The same applies to 'see'.
He/she is my baby (babies). Instead of , it is my baby. Pronoun for baby is 'it'.
she delivered a baby boy. Instead of, she was delivered of a baby boy.
Open d floor (occasions) instead of declare d floor open.
Running nose. Instead of, runny nose.
Raining season. Instead of, rainy season.
Alright. Instead of, all right

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Romance › Re: Can I Get A Husband Online? by boborosky(m): 10:42pm On Jan 07, 2013

Sure! Do u need a link?

Romance › Re: Can You Lay Down Your Life For The Love Of Your Life? by boborosky(m): 7:05pm On Jan 07, 2013

Why should i? Self preservation comes first in everything. I am going to be unfair to myself if i do dat cos i do not think anybody is worth it.

Politics › Re: Don't Do Business In Your Home - Fashola by boborosky(m): 6:54pm On Jan 07, 2013

Well said, Fashola. The man for 2015.

Romance › Re: Where Can I Find True Love. by boborosky(m): 6:52pm On Jan 02, 2013

U can't find it simply becos it doesn't exist.

Romance › Re: Where Can I Find True Love. by boborosky(m): 6:48pm On Jan 02, 2013

@ OP, u can't find true love simply becos it doesn't exist.

Nairaland General › Love Is Ideal Not Real by boborosky(op): 4:50pm On Jan 01, 2013

Love, they say, is an unconditional feeling that binds 2 initially seperate beings 2geda and makes them inseperable. With regard to the concept and meaning of love in comparison with what is actually practised, i think love is imaginary/idealistic rather than realistic. A girl says 'i love u' cos d young man has got either of d following- money, wealth, good prospects, connection etc. If later d guy loses these thins, d so claimed love disappears. The same tin happens when a guy sees a beautiful, sexy....etc. To a very large extent, the love we practise is conditional. The conditional factor could b money, beauty, swag, status etc depending on wat freaks one. It is worthy 2 note dat, if the conditional factor disappears, so does love.

Marriage on d other hand is a different tin entirely. Love is not responsible for a long, peaceful and successful union. Compatibility, understanding, tolerance, virtue are some of d factors dat can make a husband and wife live 2geda peacefully.

I do not knw how u perceive 'love', for me, i think it doesnt exist as it is painted. Even if it does, only to an insignificant and negligible extent. Fellow nairalanders wat is ur take on this?

Romance › Re: Guys! Your Take On Love by boborosky(m): 12:48am On Dec 25, 2012

Love is ideal/imaginary. It doesnt exist. Even if it does, it is conditional. Be wise.

Romance › Love Is Ideal Not Real by boborosky(op): 12:30am On Dec 25, 2012

With reference to the concept and meaning of love in comparison with what is actually practiced, i would say dat love is imaginary rather than real. Love, they say, is unconditional but i know dat what is actually practised is conditional and directly responds to varying motivational elements or factors depending on d way of life of the persons involved. For instance, in Nigeria, money is d motivational tool dat triggers 'love', except in very rare cases where either of, or both of the persons involved are immature, inexposed, barbaric or naive. Even in such an instance, things begin to change over time. Lets not deceive ourselves, for as long as we want to be abreast of societal trends, we must live this way - no money, no love. This is a societal demand which we must supply. Girls know what i mean. It is worthy to note dat love without money can be for a while but would never stand the test of timd.

Marriage on d other hand is slightly different from dating as regards d issue of love. The institution of marriage, compatibility, understanding, and tolerance are some of the factors responsible for long term unions. Compare d rate of divorce now and then when our parents lived in a less corrupt society devoid of money influenced relationships. Obviously, d difference is immeasurable. The bottom line is dat, love, as it is painted doesnt really exist.
Wats ur own view?

Music/Radio › Re: Becca Ft. 2face Idibia - BADMAN, BADGIRL [official Video] by boborosky(m): 6:31am On Dec 16, 2012

2baba! Take am easy

Phones › Cant Install Themes And 2go Wont Connect On My Nokia 6790 At&t Version by boborosky(op): 5:43am On Jul 10, 2012

My phone won't install themes, 2go wont connect either. I wonder what d problem is. NL, could u pls help with relevant information and solution. Nokia 6790 (symbian) at&t version. Tnks.

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