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| Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by ephi123(op): 12:44pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
These days I see English being murdered a lot on Nigerian blogs and forums In my opinion, expressing yourself correctly in the workplace is part of being professional. Also, a CV or Cover letter riddled with lots of grammatical blunders would not be a plus or reflect well on you. The words below seem to be ones most commonly interchanged wrongly. Been - Being She is being so nice today. I have been to Vegas. It's been a long time I saw you. Thought - Taught I thought you said you will come next week. I was taught not to be rude to others. He taught English in the local uni Leave - Live I will leave you behind if you continue wasting my time. I live in Lagos Park - Pack Park the car on the left. I will pack my bags tomorrow. Weather - Whether The weather is bright and sunny. It doesn't matter whether you take it or not Order - Other The order of programme will be distributed soon. In order for the show to go on, we need more drinks. I have got other things to do this afternoon. In other words, you will not do the task. Cause - Course You are the cause of all this mess. Of course, I will not do it. She is on course to graduate with a good grade. Defer - Differ I will defer my admission I beg to differ, I do not agree with that. Deem - Dim The light is too dim, please make it brighter. I deem it unnecessary. Alter - Altar Her dad walked her down the altar I will alter the article before sending to you. Grateful - Greatful Truly - Truely She is truly a gem I am grateful for your help. The words Greatful and Truely do not exist. Grammer - Grammar It is simply English grammar. Eod. 2 Likes |
| Re: Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by lirusehn(m): 12:52pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
how many times wud you guyz keep sharing this?  |
| Re: Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by ephi123(op): 1:35pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
lirusehn: how many times wud you guyz keep sharing this?It's a free world you know  |
| Re: Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by kobenol(m): 8:57pm On Feb 17, 2017 |
There is absolutely no reason to doubt their submission. |
| Re: Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by HungerBAD: 9:48pm On Feb 19, 2017 |
ephi123:Ephi123 got my eyes on you. 1 Like |
| Re: Most Commonly Mis-used English Words by ephi123(op): 9:50pm On Feb 19, 2017 |
HungerBAD:Abeg take your eyes elsewhere. |
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