stoop.
Bad. Every evening we sit on the stoop.
Better. Every evening we sit on the porch.
tote.
Bad. He was toting a barrel of flour on his shoulder.
Better. He was carrying a barrel of flour on his shoulder.
wait on.
Bad. If Mr. Brown will be back within an hour I shall wait on him.
Better. If Mr. Brown will be back within an hour I shall wait for him.
want.