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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Redundant word

Which of the following sentences contain redundant words?

(i) Could you please repeat the instruction again?

(ii) We are required to return back the assignment within three days.

(iii) She received a free gift from the company for her contribution.

(iv) Can I make an appointment to see you later?

Choose one answer.

a. ii, iii and iv

b. i and ii

c. i, ii and iii

d. All the above

I think the answer is B. What do you think?
  

Top answer

I have eliminated the redundancies: (i) Could you please repeat the instruction? (ii) We are required to return the assignment within three days. (iii) She received a gift from the company for her contribution.

  • I have eliminated the redundancies: (i) Could you please repeat the instruction?
  • (ii) We are required to return the assignment within three days.
  • (iii) She received a gift from the company for her contribution.
  • (iv) Can I make an appointment to see you?
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I have eliminated the redundancies:

(i) Could you please repeat the instruction?

(ii) We are required to return the assignment within three days.

(iii) She received a gift from the company for her contribution.

(iv) Can I make an appointment to see you?
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Ohh all the sentences has the redundancies. I did not notice. Thank you. Emotion: smile

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