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DON'T SAY: The robbers have been hung by the killing squad.
DO SAY: The robbers have been hanged by the killing squad. |
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DON'T SAY: The picture frames have been hanged on the walls.
DO SAY: The picture frames have been hung on the walls. |
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DON'T SAY: The poor is always on the planet earth.
DO SAY: The poor are always on the planet earth. |
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DON'T SAY: Would you bring those shoes? It is in the wardrobe.
DO SAY: Would you bring those shoes? They are in the wardrobe. |
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DON'T SAY: Kids are gift of God.
DO SAY: Kids are gifts of God. |
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DON'T SAY: He said he is going to Lagos.
DO SAY: He said he was going to Lagos. |
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DON'T SAY: John was in his study room when the incident happened.
DO SAY: John was in his study when the incident happened. |
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DON'T SAY: I have read and understand the contents of the book.
DO SAY: I have read and understood the contents of the book. |
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DON'T SAY: Either she or you is to see me.
DO SAY: Either she or you are to see me. |
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DON'T SAY: He comes and go every weeks.
DO SAY: He comes and goes every week. |
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DON'T SAY: Mr.James left to Lagos yesterday.
DO SAY: Mr.James left for Lagos yesterday. |
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DON'T SAY: Some parents doesn't take care of their kids.
DO SAY: Some parents don't take care of their kids. |
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DON'T SAY: By the time I got there,the meeting had already began.
DO SAY: By the time I got there,the meeting had already begun. |
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DON'T SAY: Does the man who come here everyday met the demands?
DO SAY: Does the man who comes here everyday meet the demands? |
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DON'T SAY: Does kids need to be send to school?
DO SAY: Do kids need to be sent to school? |
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DON'T SAY: Train up your children the way he should go.
DO SAY: Train up your children the way they should go. |
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DON'T SAY: I and you have been invited to the party.
DO SAY: You and I have been invited to the party. |
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DON'T SAY: The boy is standing trial for a three-counts charges.
DO SAY: The boy is standing trial for a three-count charge. |
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DON'T SAY: One of the members of their family are here.
DO SAY: One of the members of their family is here. |
