English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

She seems to be overaged (nonstandard).
She seems to be overage (nonstandard).

Politicians canvass for their selfish interest (nonstandard).
Politicians canvass for their self interest (standard).

He was promoted with backstair influence (nonstandard).
He was promoted with backstairs influence (standard).

He is my tribeman (nonstandard).
He is my tribesman (standard).
GAB

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