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“INSULTIVE” “INSULTING” WHICH ONE DOES NOT EXIST?

There’s a common mix-up between these two words but let’s fix it now.

In Nigeria, some people say “You’re very Insultive” when they mean someone is being rude, but is that correct?

“Insultive” isn’t a word in English, infact it doesn’t exist in the standard English vocabulary.

The correct word is “Insulting”
“Insulting” means being offensive, rude, or disrespectful.

Example: “You’re being very insulting with that tone.”

Swap “Insultive” for “insulting” and you’re good to go.

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FIVE INCORRECT EXPRESSIONS YOU IGNORANTLY USE

📌1. *Extend my greetings to your family❌
*Give my regards to your family. ✅
*Confer my greetings to your family. ✅

📌2. *I’m looking forward to see you. ❌
*I’m looking forward to seeing you. ✅

📌3.I’m looking forward to hear from you❌
I’m looking forward to hearing from you✅

📌4. *How’s the business going on?.❌
*How’s the business going?.✅

📌5. *I have a lot of informations for you.❌
*I have a lot of information for you. ✅

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These three words do not mean what you thought they meant! 😊

📌1. SUMPTUOUS
You might have thought that it means “delicious” referring to a meal, but that’s wrong. The word “sumptuous” means magnificent, luxurious, and splendid. It can be used, often in a sensory way, to describe food that is elaborately cooked or large in quantity.
Example: The sumptuous feast included caviar and fine wine.

📌2. RAMIFICATIONS
Most people mistake this word to mean “all areas” – that’s why you’ll hear someone saying “may God bless you in all ramifications”. But this word actually refers to the consequences of an action, often the negative ones.
Example: “The ramifications of the policy change were severe unemployment rates”

📌3. BOGUS
I know what comes to mind when you hear this word is “big” or “large”. But it actually means something that’s fake or counterfeit, often with a hint of deceit.
Example: He was arrested for trying to cash a bogus check at the bank.

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THESE FIVE EXPRESSIONS ARE INCORRECT

❌STOP USING THEM❌

📌1. He is my senior brother ❌
He is my elder brother 👍

The term "senior" typically refers to someone's rank, position, or status, often implying superiority or higher authority. When referring to family relationships, it's more appropriate to use "elder" to show respect and indicate age difference.

📌2. I and my friend are going ❌
My friend and I are going 👍

In English, it's more polite and grammatically correct to mention the other person first in a plural subject.

📌3. She is looking angry ❌
She looks angry 👍

The correct phrase uses the verb "looks" to describe someone's appearance or expression.

📌4. He is more stronger than me ❌
He is stronger than me 👍

When comparing, "stronger" is the correct comparative form; "more" isn't needed.

📌5. I have a lot of homeworks ❌
I have a lot of homework 👍

"Homework" is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't take a plural form.

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*Orchid*: A type of flowering plant known for its beautiful, exotic, and often fragrant flowers. Orchids are one of the largest and most diverse families of plants, with over 28,000 species, and are often found in tropical regions. They come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, and are popular as ornamental plants. 🌺

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YOUR WRITING IS CHAOTIC BECAUSE OF THESE COMMA BLUNDERS
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗖h𝗮𝗼𝘀 🤣

Top 10 comma blunders:

1️⃣ DON’T SPLIT SUBJECT AND VERBS!
*The dog, is barking loudly❌
*The dog is barking loudly✅

2️⃣ INTRO PHRASES NEED A COMMA BREAK
*When in doubt stop writing❌
*When in doubt, stop writing✅

3️⃣ NO COMMA SPLICES HERE

*I love reading books, my favorite author is J.K. Rowling❌
*I love reading books. My favorite author is J.K. Rowling✅

4️⃣ LIST ITEMS NEEDS COMMAS
*I need to buy milk eggs bread❌
*I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread✅

5️⃣ "THAT" DOESN’T USUALLY GET A COMMA BREAK
*He mentioned, that he would be late❌
*He mentioned that he would be late✅

6️⃣ EXTRA INFORMATION NEEDS COMMAS
*My sister who lives in Lagos is a doctor❌
*My sister, who lives in Lagos, is a doctor✅

7️⃣ NO COMMA BEFORE "BECAUSE"
*I'm tired, because I didn't sleep well❌
*I'm tired because I didn't sleep well✅

8️⃣ DIRECT ADDRESS NEEDS A COMMA
*Hello Dr. Smith❌
*Hello, Dr. Smith✅

9️⃣ CONJUNCTION CAN HAVE A COMMA- OPTIONAL
*She loves dancing, but hates singing❌
*She loves dancing but hates singing✅
*She loves dancing, but she hates singing✅

10️⃣ REPORTED SPEECH NEEDS A COMMA
*The manager said the meeting starts at 2 PM❌
*The manager said, 'The meeting starts at 2 PM'✅

Comma chaos? Sorted! 😊

💘 Get it right, spread the love with the correct grammar!❤️

Happy Valentine's Day ✅️

Happy valantines day ❌️

Happy Valentine's day ❌️

TIPS:

- Valentine's (apostrophe + s) shows possession (Saint Valentine's Day)

- Both "Valentine's" and "Day" are capitalized

Wishing you love, happiness, and correct grammar this Valentine's Day.

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Grammar Check!🙌
1. “I HAVE GOOD NEWS " vs "I HAVE A GOOD NEWS"

Which one is correct?

The correct one is: "I have good news" 🙌

Why? "News" is an uncountable noun, so we don't use "a" before it.

Simply say: "I have good news" 😊

2. “Advice" vs "Advices"

The correct one is: "Advice" 🙌
Why? "Advice" is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't take an "s" or "a/an" before it.

Examples:
✅ She gave me great advice on my career. 😊

✅ I need some advice on this problem.

❌ Incorrect: She gave me a good advice.

❌ Incorrect: I got many advices from friends.

Simply say: "I need advice" or "She gave me good advice" 😊

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