Multiple choice softskills communication

Pick the correct sentence.

  1. If you return my book back, I will not repeatedly ask you.

  2. If you return my book, I will not repeatedly ask you.

  3. If you return my book, I will not repeatedly ask you again.

  4. If you return my book back, I will not repeatedly ask you again.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Return' already contains the meaning of 'back', so 'return back' is redundant. Similarly, 'repeatedly' means 'again and again', so 'ask you again' is redundant. Option B avoids both redundancies by using 'return' alone and 'repeatedly ask' without the unnecessary 'again'. This tests proper word choice and avoiding pleonasm.

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