English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

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Can a linguist work in the ~account~ department (nonstandard)?
Can a linguist work in the accounts department (standard)?

I saw the ~admission~ officer on campus yesterday (nonstandsed).
I saw the admissions officer on campus yesterday (standard).

The president is regarded as first among ~equal~ (nonstandard).
The president is regarded as first among equals (standard).
GAB

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