40 Common English Grammar Mistakes Nigerians Make and Their Corrections

Here you will be amazed by some of the most common errors in "Nigerian English" and their corrections.

The fact is, many of us are guilty of these grammar errors. However, it is nothing to worry about. English is not our native language. But if we must speak it, we should try to speak it properly.

Below are some of the most common grammar mistakes in English sentences and their corrections.

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Common Grammar Mistakes in Nigerian English

1. I want to barb my hair (Incorrect)
   I want to barber my hair (Correct)
2. Barbing salon (Incorrect)
   Barbershop (Correct)
3. You're taking it personal (Incorrect)
   You're taking it personally (Correct)
4. He is matured (Incorrect)
   He is mature (Correct)
   He has matured (Correct)
5. The reason is because (Incorrect)
   The reason is that (Correct)
6. My stuffs (Incorrect)
   My stuff (Correct)
7. Night vigil (Incorrect)
   Vigil (Correct)
8. Traveling bag (Incorrect)
   Travel bag (Correct)
9. As at when due (Incorrect)
   As and when due (Correct)
10. Be rest assured (Incorrect)
    Rest assured (Correct)
11. I'm hearing you (Incorrect)
    I can hear you (Correct)
12. My names are (Incorrect)
    My name is (Correct)
13. All manners of (Incorrect)
    All manner of (Correct)
14. She delivered a baby boy (Incorrect)
    She was delivered of a baby boy (Correct)
15. Lacking behind (Incorrect)
    Lagging behind (Correct)
16. Crack your brain (Incorrect)
    Rack your brain (Correct)
17. Return it back (Incorrect)
    Return it (Correct)
18. Nigeria comprises of 36 states (Incorrect)
    Nigeria comprises 36 states (Correct)
    Nigeria is comprised of 36 states (Correct)
19. Wake keeping / Wake keep (Incorrect)
    Wake (Correct)
20. Exercise patience (Incorrect)
    Be patient (Correct)
21. Barbing saloon (Incorrect)
    Barbershop (Correct)
22. I forgot my phone at home (Incorrect)
    I left my phone at home (Correct)
23. Borrow me your pen (Incorrect)
    Lend me your pen (Correct)
    May I borrow your pen (Correct)
24. More grease to your elbow (Incorrect)
    More power to your elbow (Correct)
25. Funny enough, I've never liked him (Incorrect)
    Funnily enough, I've never liked him (Correct)
26. My body is scratching me (Incorrect)
    My body itches (Correct)
27. Letterhead paper (Incorrect)
    Letterhead (Correct)
28. I'm not your mate (Incorrect)
    We're not mates (Correct)
29. You're mannerless (Incorrect)
    You're ill-mannered (Correct)
30. Horn at the car in front (Incorrect)
    Honk at the car in front (Correct)
31. Happy birthday in arrears / Happy belated birthday (Incorrect)
    Belated happy birthday (Correct)
32. I will sleep at 10 pm (Incorrect)
    I will go to bed at 10 pm (Correct)
33. Just when I thought I have seen it all (Incorrect)
    Just when I thought I had seen it all (Correct)
34. First come, first serve (Incorrect)
    First come, first served (Correct)
35. Please dash me (Incorrect)
    Please hand it on to me (Correct)
    Please give me (Correct)
36. I have a running nose (Incorrect)
    I have a runny nose (Correct)
37. I have a running stomach (Incorrect)
    I have a runny stomach (Correct)
    I have an upset stomach (Correct)
38. Working experience (Incorrect)
    Work experience (Correct)

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