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.

You are the tallest of all your family.

  1. tallest

  2. of all

  3. all

  4. your
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the phrase "of all your family," the word "all" is redundant because "your family" already refers to the group as a whole. Removing "all" streamlines the sentence without changing its meaning.

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