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Beyond “Big English” to Clear Communication By Itunu Taiwo | BuildWithWords Academy “Use your vocabulary.” That’s what my secondary school English teacher used to say whenever I wrote simple sentences. She wanted me to sound “sophisticated,” to prove I knew “big words.” So I started writing sentences like: I thought I was improving. In reality,…
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Many Nigerian writers struggle with common English grammar mistakes due to insufficient explanations in education. These include issues with subject-verb agreement, misuse of “become,” overusing “of,” confusing “since” and “for,” and misapplying time prepositions. Understanding these errors and practicing strategies can enhance writing clarity and confidence.