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.

The thief who stole my watch was compelled to restore it back again.

  1. who

  2. stole

  3. restore

  4. back again

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D Correct answer
Explanation

"Restore" means to return something to its original state or owner, so adding "back again" is redundant. The verb already encompasses the idea of returning the item.