English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Verbs to avoid
Students will vacate in fortnight (nonstandard).
Students will go on vacation in fortnight (standard).
Students will go on holiday in fortnight (standard).
Dr GAB convocated last month (nonstandard).
Dr GAB convoked last month (nonstandard).
Dr GAB had his convocation last month (standard).
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