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This category focuses on facts, including differences in some English words that people use wrongly, and things that could be confusing.

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Did you know it is redundant to say “return it back”?

I often hear people make sentences like, “Borrow me your biro, I will return it back when I’m through with it.” This sentence is incorrect; it is redundant. The word “return” already means to give something back, so adding “back” is unnecessary and makes it sound like you’re repeating yourself. The correct phrase would simply […]

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Did You Know That Two Universities Use ‘ACU’ As Their Acronym?

When one mentions ‘ACU’ in the education sector in Nigeria, it’s likely referring to Ajayi Crowther University, a private university located in Oyo town, Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria. However, there is another university using the same acronym: Australian Catholic University (ACU), a higher public education institution in Australia. Here are some key details about these

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