English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Festive Grammar
~Compliment~ of the season to everyone (nonstandard).
Compliments of the season to everyone (standard).
We used to wear ~chains~ during Christmas as kids (nonstandard).
We used to wear necklaces during Christmas as kids (standard). An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck is necklace.
The sky would be alight with hundreds of ~bangers~ tomorrow (nonstandard).
The sky would be alight with hundreds of fireworks tomorrow (standard).
GAB
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