English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
OBLIGATORY S IN GRAMMAR
There are jobs you cannot attract with ~dreadlock~ (standard).
There are jobs you cannot attract with *dreadlocks* (standard).
If someone has dreadlocks, their hair is divided into a large number of tight strips, like pieces of rope.
You have to present your ~credential~ to the president (nonstandard).
You have to present your *credentials* to the president (standard).
Someone’s credentials are their previous achievements, training, and general background, which indicate that they are qualified to do something.
Nobody knew his ~whereabout~ for days (nonstandard).
Nobody knew his *whereabouts* for days (standard).
GAB
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