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.
The subject matter of his discourse was excellent.
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subject
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matter
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discourse
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excellent
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The phrase "subject matter" is often considered redundant because "subject" and "matter" can serve the same purpose in this context. In formal writing, "The subject of his discourse" or "The matter of his discourse" is preferred. Removing "matter" streamlines the sentence while maintaining clarity.