English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

The wrong one may sound better!

Many people felicitated with the Giwa family yesterday (nonstandard).
Many people felicitated the Giwa family yesterday (standard).

Can we all clap for him (nonstandard)?
Can we all clap him (standard)?

I think you should voice out your opinion (nonstandard).
I think you should voice your opinion (standard).
GAB

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