Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, identify the word or words that are uncalled for (words which are redundant and are not required in the sentence) and should be omitted.

I saw the boy and his sister both in the garden.

  1. saw

  2. and

  3. both

  4. garden
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the sentence "I saw the boy and his sister both in the garden," the word "both" is redundant. Since "the boy and his sister" already specifies two people, adding "both" provides no new information. Removing it makes the sentence more concise without changing its meaning.

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