Which sentence contains a redundancy?

A) We have three problems with the test: its length, its timing, and its content.

B) Greg likes to give examples when explaining a concept.

C) The colorful flag waved in the evening breeze.

D) It was his usual custom to wash his hands before each meal.

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Sanaa Norman

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19 February, 19:50

Which sentence contains a redundancy?

A) We have three problems with the test: its length, its timing, and its content.

B) Greg likes to give examples when explaining a concept.

C) The colorful flag waved in the evening breeze.

D) It was his usual custom to wash his hands before each meal.

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Deandre Travis · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. It was his usual custom to wash his hands before each meal.

Either usual or custom can be removed since one is redundant. If it is usual then it is a custom and if its a custom there is no need to mention that it is usual.

Which sentence contains a redundancy?A) We have three problems with the test: its length, its timing, and its content.B) Greg likes to give examples when explaining a concept.C) The colorful flag waved in the evening breeze.D) It was his usual custom to wash his hands before each meal.

Which sentence contains a redundancy?

A) We have three problems with the test: its length, its timing, and its content.

B) Greg likes to give examples when explaining a concept.

C) The colorful flag waved in the evening breeze.

D) It was his usual custom to wash his hands before each meal.