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 hope you will return again soon.

  1. hope

  2. you

  3. return

  4. again
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The verb "return" means to come or go back to a place, which already includes the concept of "again". Adding "again" after "return" is a common tautology that should be avoided in concise writing.

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