English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
THE GRAMMAR OF OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
I need to design a ~letterheaded paper~ (nonstandard).
I need to design a ~letterhead paper~ (nonstandard).
I need to design a *letterhead* (standard).
A letterhead is the name and address of a person, company, or organisation which is printed at the top of their writing paper.
We are preparing for the ~handing over~ (nonstandard).
We are preparing for the *handover* (standard).
The handover of something is when possession or control of it is given by one person or group of people to another.
We should organise a ~send-forth~ for them (nonstandard).
We should organise a *sendoff* for them (standard).
Sendoff is a demonstration of good wishes to a person about to set off on a journey, new career, etc.
GAB
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