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In the sentences below,
indicate whether the words in bold have been used redundantly or
unnecessarily. Write either 'Redundant' or 'Correct'
in the space provided. |
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The mission was a very dangerous
and hazardous one. |
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The trip was very enjoyable
and exciting. |
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This student is hardworking
and intelligent. |
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This student is industrious
and hardworking. |
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The solving of this problem is
difficult and time-consuming. |
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This woman was very thin and
skinny. |
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This man is small and
wiry. |
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The lion was wild and
untamed. |
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The elephant was enormous
and very big. |
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The clock was very accurate
and precise. |
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The river was polluted and
dirty. |
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Her room was clean and
tidy. |
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The warrior was brave and
courageous. |
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14. |
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Hercules was brave and
mighty. |
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He bought a cheap and
inexpensive watch. |
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Answers |
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Redundant. Use either dangerous or
hazardous |
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Correct |
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3. |
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Correct |
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Redundant. Use either industrious
or hardworking |
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Correct |
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Redundant. Use either very thin or
skinny |
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Correct |
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Redundant. Use either wild or
untamed. |
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Redundant. Use either enormous or
very big. |
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Redundant. Use either accurate or
precise. |
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Redundant. Use either polluted or
dirty. |
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Correct |
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Redundant. Use either brave or
courageous. |
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Correct |
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Redundant. Use either cheap or
inexpensive. |
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