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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Scrutinized her essay closely

Cassidy scrutinized her essay closely to find out why she received such a low grade.

HI,

The above is a stand-alone example from an English magzine for senior high kids here. Is "closely" redundant? Thanks.
  

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Hi, No. Cassidy wanted to know the exact reason for getting such a low grade. She probably wanted to ensure that no mistake had been made while assessing her essay.

— Regards

  • Hi, No.
  • Cassidy wanted to know the exact reason for getting such a low grade.
  • She probably wanted to ensure that no mistake had been made while assessing her essay.
  • Therefore, she had to take a very close look at her essay, finding out what had caused that low grade to appear.
  • Regards
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Hi,

No. Cassidy wanted to know the exact reason for getting such a low grade.

She probably wanted to ensure that no mistake had been made while assessing her essay.

Therefore, she had to take a very close look at her essay, finding out what had caused that low grade to appear.

Regards
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Thanks, Regards.

But doesn't the word "scrutinized" connote the meaning of "closely?"
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Hi,

It can connote that meaning as well. However, "closely" is mentioned to emphasize that the exam

had a great importance for Cassidy. She probably was very surprised and disappointed

to find out she got such a low grade. Unfortunately, she couldn't believe it was her grade.
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