English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Avoid the articles
We suspect a foul play (nonstandard).
We suspect foul play (standard).
We need to start from the scratch (nonstandard).
We need to start from scratch (standard).
Don’t use a slang with me (nonstandard).
Don’t use slang with me (standard).
Don’t use a slangy expression with me (standard).
What kind of a jargon is this (nonstandard)?
What kind of jargon is this (standard)?
GAB
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