Global MCQ Practice
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Errors In Redundancy WordinessSet 1

1A wordy sentence is
2What is wrong: There is currently a lively, ongoing controversy among many sociologists and other professionals who study human nature: theories are being spun and arguments are being conducted among them about what it means that so many young people-and older people, for that matter-who live in our society today are so very interested in stories about zombies.
3The car could not stop once its brakes stopped working.
4This occurs when writers use too many words to show ideas. Fix it by removing extra words and thoughts. Generally, better sentences contain less words.
5The Brown family immediately welcomes Paddington without hesitation
6Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best describes the sentence.A. The sentence is too wordy, contains redundancies or is repetitive. B. The sentence contains cliches or misused metaphors.C. The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction. D. The sentence is acceptable as it stands. She was a nimble-footed dancer; her graceful body executed delicate movements with incredible poise.
7Find an extra word in the sentence "Math, which I did badly in at school, is now a big part of my life" .
8According to the syllabus, you can either write a paper or you can take an exam
9It is a true fact that one day we will all go.
10In the sentence 'I didn't see nothing', how can you fix the double negative?
11A good title is one that has the minimum possible amount of words that describe accurately the content of the section:
12The April 13th lift-off was scheduled to happen on Friday 13th, 1970.
13If a contestant does not regain his or her feet within ten seconds, the Referee will announce "KIKEN" and "KACHI" to the opponent.
14Read the sentences: "The movie was very long. It was also very boring." Which of the following combinations is awkward or redundant?
15True or False: You should pass items around so everyone can see them.
16You must be able to summarize the patient's medical history.
17Identify the double negative in the following sentence:'I don't have no interest in that subject.'
18The party was at 2 a.m. in the morning.
19Wordiness: Which is correct?
20A few inches of snow on the ground is all that is necessary in order for a person to be able to go sledding
21..... statements state the same thing twice or more.
22The sentences " A voltage of 7500 volts was given" and "The water was pumped out by pumps" are negative examples of
23Choose the sentence without any redundancies.
24What is the redundant word in this sentence?My father and my mother are employed in by the same company.
25You should write a script of what you want to say and read it so your English is perfect.
26"Sales increased, profits increased, costs increased"-problem?
27What do you like about corn .....
28Redundancy refers to .....
29Identify the redundant word in the sentence:'The final outcome of the project was a complete success.'
30Which is a summarizing mistake?
31Identify the redundant phrase in the following sentence:'The two twins look exactly the same.'
32What's the issue with this sentence?This paper will examine the reasons for the fall of Rome.
33What is the redundant word in this sentence?There will be a big fight if the police doesn't not arrive in time.
34Which of these statements are CORRECT?1. Watching television for a long time is a good way of recreation.2. Practising yoga is a good way of relaxing our mind.3. Playing indoor games helps in keeping our body fit.4. Going to picnic with family is a good way of spending time with family.(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 3 and 4
35The contemporary issue has no clear effect or influence on society or the population in general.
36Which of the following should be avoided to achieve effective language use?
37ERROR RECOGNITION:As he reversed back, he was unaware of the pole behind and so damaged his vehicle
38Aldo comes from Greece,He is a Greek,He speaks Arabic
39Which of the following expressions is considered a redundancy and should be avoided in technical police writing?
40There are no cons associated with technology use-only pros.
41What words are repeated (2)?
42What detail should be cut from the following summary?My Funny Friend Fiona is a novel about a girl named Fiona. It's really quick to read, and you should read it because it's the funniest book in the world.
43Choose the most concise sentence: "The reason for the increase in sales is because of the new marketing strategy."
44One way of being concise is by using descriptive words only when they have impact.
45What word or phrase should be deleted?According to our mayor, the root cause of west-side crime is poverty.
46If I had my own room, I would paint it a color appropriate for a teenager and hang some posters without no Disney princesses and unicorns on them. What change should be made?
47The space in the meeting room was adequate enough to accommodate all the team members. This is an example of
48My first recollection of my oldest brother is of myself as a boy and he a man of twenty-five. He had come back to the town in which we were then living with the single, sole purpose of finding his mother and helping her.
49When I got home, I showed my perfect exam score to my mom.
50Redundancy is .....
51True or False-There could be possible benefits to GMOs.
52Which correction needs to be made for the following sentence:We were sitting side by side by, facing the mountains.
53What words are repeated (1)?
54Which is the redundant word in the sentence:'He ordered for a cup of tea.'
55I was soaking wet so I changed my clothes immediately. Which is the problem in the sentence?
56Watch both left and right side before crossing the zebra crossing.
57In my opinion, I think that school uniforms are outdated. This is an example of
58What is the purpose of revising your essay?
59Redundant words or phrases convey a meaning more than once.
60Identify the redundant phrase in the following sentence:'She is going to return back to the store.'
61There isn't scarcely enough room on the bleachers for all the students. No error.