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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

in formal writing or colloquial

How would you have to write this sentence naturally?

Is the word X redundant or is it natural written or colloquial?
Is the word X redundant or is it natural in formal writing or colloquial?
Is X redundant or is it natural in either written or colloquial?

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Before I answer, consider this. Many things we say are redundant and natural and colloquial. A word by itself cannot be called redundant.

— Clive

  • Before I answer, consider this.
  • Many things we say are redundant and natural and colloquial.
  • A word by itself cannot be called redundant.
  • It has to be considered in a specific context.
  • You should consider rewording your question.
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Before I answer, consider this.

Many things we say are redundant and natural and colloquial.

A word by itself cannot be called redundant. It has to be considered in a specific context.

You should consider rewording your qu
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Consider this sentence:

He almost nearly stepped on my foot.

Now you can pose the following questions:

Is the word "nearly" redundant?
Is the sentence written in a natural spoken language?
It the sentence suitable for formal writing?
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