4a(7). Redundancy
Redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of an idea. It is redundant
to say "a beginner lacking experience." The word beginner
implies lack of experience by itself. You may eliminate redundant
words or phrases without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Watch out for words that add nothing to the sense of the sentence.
Here are some common redundancies:
|
Redundant Phrase |
Concise Phrase |
|
1. refer back |
to |
|
2. Few in number |
few |
|
3. Small-sized |
small |
|
4. Grouped together |
grouped |
|
5. In my own personal opinion |
in my opinion |
|
6. End result |
result |
|
7. Serious crisis |
crisis |
|
8. New initiatives |
initiatives |
Redundancy often results from
carelessness, but you can easily eliminate redundant elements
when proofreading.
1. Those who can follow directions
are few in number.
2. She has deliberately chosen
to change careers.
3. Dialogue opens up many doors to compromise.
4. The ultimate conclusion is that environmental and economic
concerns are intertwined.
Answers
1. Few people can follow directions.
2. She has chosen to change careers.
3. Dialogue opens many doors
to compromise.
4. The conclusion is that environmental
and economic concerns are intertwined.
>>continue to Style:
Vague (8 of 10 chapter 5)