English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

MIND THE S’s

He grabbed a towel to cover his ~private part~ (nonstandard).
He grabbed a towel to cover his *private parts* (standard).

Why should he mention my ~genital~ (nonstandard)?
Why should he mention my *genitals* (standard)?
Someone’s genitals are their external sexual organs.

She was in ~tight~ earlier today (nonstandard).
She was in *tights* earlier today (standard).
Tights are a piece of women’s clothing made of very thin material that covers the legs and bottom.
GAB

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