Better. He carried a revolver in his belt.
like.
Wrong. You say George is in Boston. How does he like?
Right. You say George is in Boston. How does he like it there?
make of.
Bad. When Oscar came to town all the girls made of him.
Better. When Oscar came to town all the girls paid him much attention.
raise.
Bad. I was raised in the South.
Better. I was reared in the South.