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 took my place in the car for to go to New York.

  1. place

  2. the cars

  3. for

  4. to go to
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The use of "for" before an infinitive (to go) is an archaic or dialectal construction that is considered redundant in modern standard English. The infinitive "to go" already expresses the purpose or destination.

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