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Ten common grammatical errors we make.

English language which is the official language in Nigeria is not our indigenous language. Hence, the reason why perfection can only be attained through deliberate efforts but the good news is that perfection is very possible, it only requires consistency. Often times, we hear people make some grammatical errors and it may not be intentional but they just couldn't help it and its unintentionality doesn't assuage its consequences. Below we will see some common grammatical mistakes people make and their correct expression. For clarity's sake, explanation are included. ∆ I must to go.× I must go.√ When using modal auxiliary verbs like shall, will, should, must, may, might, would, shall, you don't include to-infinitive in the sentence. For example, you wouldn't say, 'I will to go' but rather, 'I will go'. The only modal auxiliary verb that can adequately accommodate to-infinitive is 'ought'. Hence, the reason you can have, 'I ought to go&

Rejection as a necessity?

 Rejection is generally the refusal to accept or consider something or someone. Human beings regardless of the diversity in tribe, location, colour, race, society and upbringing have an innate desire which is characterized by the desire of being loved, cherished, appreciated and most of all, accepted. This desire, however, is inherent and explains the fact that we instantly feel emotionally down when we are not accepted. Regardless of the supposed indifferent attitude that most people eschew towards acceptance and love from others, everybody still desires to be accepted but unfortunately we don't always get what we want or what we feel we deserve. The world we live in is not wired to hand over our deepest desires to us. In other words, we can say that rejection is inevitable and when it happens, it demoralises one's self-esteem. It is so disheartening seeing the one you love reject you for someone else or after putting your utmost best for a job opportunity, you were told point