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 descended down the steps to the cellar.

  1. descended

  2. down

  3. the

  4. steps
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"Descended" means to move downward, so adding the word "down" is repetitive. This is a common example of redundancy where a direction is already built into the verb's definition.

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