English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

1. This is all for his selfish interest (nonstandard).
This is all for his self-interest (standard).

2. This is a very tasking job (nonstandard).
This is a very taxing job (standard).

3. Meet the newly-wedded couple (nonstandard).
Meet the newly-wed couple (standard).

4. He was punished for giving him an expo (nonstandard).
He was punished for giving him a crib (standard)
GAB

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