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English Language — Redundancy and Wordiness — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
Choose the most concise and grammatically correct sentence from the given options.
The two companies decided to merge to form a new entity.
The two companies decided to merge together to form a new entity.
The two companies decided to merge with each other to form a new entity.
The two companies decided to merge as one to form a new entity.
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Answer: A. The two companies decided to merge to form a new entity.
The word 'merge' inherently means to combine or join, so the addition of 'together' is redundant. Option 1 is the most concise and correct.
Q2.
Identify the option that eliminates redundancy in the given sentence: 'He made a new innovation in the field of renewable energy.'
He made an innovation in the field of renewable energy.
He made a fresh innovation in the field of renewable energy.
He made a novel innovation in the field of renewable energy.
He made a groundbreaking new innovation in the field of renewable energy.
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Answer: A. He made an innovation in the field of renewable energy.
An 'innovation' is by definition a new idea, method, or device, making the adjective 'new' redundant. Option 1 correctly removes this redundancy.
Q3.
Select the option that corrects the redundancy in the sentence: 'Please revert back to me with your decision as soon as possible.'
Please revert to me with your decision as soon as possible.
Please revert back again to me with your decision as soon as possible.
Please revert back and respond to me with your decision as soon as possible.
Please revert back quickly to me with your decision as soon as possible.
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Answer: A. Please revert to me with your decision as soon as possible.
The verb 'revert' means to return or go back, so the addition of 'back' is redundant. Option 1 is the correct and concise form.
Q4.
Choose the most concise and grammatically correct sentence.
Because it was raining heavily, the match was postponed.
Due to the fact that it was raining heavily, the match was postponed.
Owing to the fact that it was raining heavily, the match was postponed.
In light of the fact that it was raining heavily, the match was postponed.
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Answer: A. Because it was raining heavily, the match was postponed.
The phrase 'due to the fact that' is wordy and can be concisely replaced by 'because.' Option 1 achieves this conciseness.
Q5.
Which of the following sentences is free from redundancy?
Every student must submit their assignments by Friday.
Each and every student must submit their assignments by Friday.
Each and every single student must submit their assignments by Friday.
Each and every student must submit their assignments prior to Friday.
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Answer: A. Every student must submit their assignments by Friday.
The phrase 'each and every' is redundant; either 'each' or 'every' is sufficient to convey the meaning. Option 1 uses 'every' for conciseness.
Q6.
Select the option that correctly removes the redundancy from the sentence: 'The speaker reiterated again his main points to ensure clarity.'
The speaker reiterated his main points to ensure clarity.
The speaker reiterated once again his main points to ensure clarity.
The speaker reiterated back his main points to ensure clarity.
The speaker reiterated his main points again and again to ensure clarity.
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Answer: A. The speaker reiterated his main points to ensure clarity.
The verb 'reiterate' means to say or do again, so the addition of 'again' is redundant. Option 1 is the correct and concise form.
Q7.
Choose the sentence that is free from redundant words.
They advanced cautiously into the dark cave.
They advanced forward cautiously into the dark cave.
They advanced ahead cautiously into the dark cave.
They advanced forward with caution into the dark cave.
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Answer: A. They advanced cautiously into the dark cave.
The verb 'advance' inherently means to move forward, making the adverb 'forward' redundant. Option 1 removes this redundancy.
Q8.
Which option presents the most concise and effective way to phrase the given sentence: 'It is my personal opinion that the government should take immediate action.'
I believe the government should take immediate action.
My personal opinion is that the government should take immediate action.
It is my opinion that the government should take immediate action.
In my personal opinion, the government should take immediate action.
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Answer: A. I believe the government should take immediate action.
The phrase 'It is my personal opinion that' is wordy and can be concisely expressed as 'I believe' or 'I think.' The word 'personal' is also redundant when paired with 'opinion.' Option 1 is the most concise and direct.
Q9.
Identify the sentence that avoids redundancy.
The outcome of the negotiations was still uncertain.
The final outcome of the negotiations was still uncertain.
The ultimate outcome of the negotiations was still uncertain.
The conclusive outcome of the negotiations was still uncertain.
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Answer: A. The outcome of the negotiations was still uncertain.
An 'outcome' refers to the final result or consequence, making the adjective 'final' redundant. Option 1 correctly removes this redundancy.
Q10.
Choose the most concise and grammatically correct sentence.
He continued to work for several hours without taking a break.
He continued to work continuously for several hours without taking a break.
He continuously worked for several hours without taking a break.
He continued to work on and on for several hours without taking a break.
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Answer: A. He continued to work for several hours without taking a break.
The verb 'continued' implies an ongoing or continuous action, making the adverb 'continuously' redundant. Option 1 is the most concise.
Q11.
Which sentence is free from redundancy?
The old man recounted his memories of his childhood.
The old man recounted his past memories of his childhood.
The old man recounted his former memories of his childhood.
The old man recounted his bygone memories of his childhood.
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Answer: A. The old man recounted his memories of his childhood.
By definition, 'memories' are recollections of the past, so the adjective 'past' is redundant. Option 1 correctly removes this redundancy.
Q12.
Select the option that correctly eliminates the redundancy in the sentence: 'The reason why he resigned was because of the immense pressure.'
He resigned because of the immense pressure.
The reason why he resigned was because of the immense pressure he felt.
The reason why he resigned was due to the immense pressure.
The reason he resigned was because of the immense pressure.
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Answer: A. He resigned because of the immense pressure.
The phrase 'The reason why... was because' is redundant. One should use either 'The reason why... was that' or simply 'He resigned because...' Option 1 is the most concise and correct way to express the idea.
