English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Grammar for a Renowned Gramamarian

I am ~hundred percent~ sure Professor Adegbite is one of the most sophisticated professors in Nigeria (nonstandard).
I am a hundred percent sure Professor Adegbite is one of the most sophisticated professors in Nigeria (standard).
I am one hundred percent sure Professor Adegbite is one of the most sophisticated professors in Nigeria (standard).

Professor Wale Adegbite is one of the scholars of ~yesteryears~ who have remained relevant (nonstandard).
Professor Wale Adegbite is one of the scholars of yesteryear who have remained relevant (standard).

~Felicitation~ on your birthday, our dear Professor Adegbite (nonstandard).
Felicitations on your birthday, our dear Professor Adegbite (standard).
GAB

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