FIVE OTHER OBLIGATORY S’S

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

FIVE OTHER OBLIGATORY S’S

1. A woman’s close-fitting underwear is called tights (not, tight).
2. Formal discussions or negotiations over a period is called talks (not, talk): ASUU leaders are holding talks with the Federal Government.
3. To formally express your sympathy is to extend your condolences (not, condolence).
4. To agree to be bound by a marriage is to take marriage vows (not, vow).
5. The honour paid to a dead person before being buried is respects (not, respect).
   GAB