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.

He took wine and water and mixed them both together.

  1. wine

  2. and

  3. water

  4. both

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word "both" is redundant because the verb "mixed" already implies the combination of the two items mentioned. Removing "both" maintains the full meaning of the sentence without unnecessary repetition.