English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Grammar on Easter
Let us not forget the central message of the ~crucification~ (nonstandard).
Let us not forget the central message of the Crucifixion (standard). Note that when crucifixion is used in relation to Jesus Christ, it is treated as a proper noun. The ‘c’ should be pluralised and the word should be preceded by ‘the’.
We join with the Christian ~faithfuls~ to celebrate the joy of this day (nonstandard).
We join with the Christian faithful to celebrate the joy of this day (standard).
It is essential that we all live in accordance with the teachings of ~the scripture~ (nonstandard).
It is essential that we all live in accordance with the teachings of the Scriptures (standard). Another way to refer to the Bible is to say the Scriptures. Note that the initial letter should be capitalised and the word should be pluralised. The definite article ‘the’ should also precede the word.
GAB
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