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.

She said, says she the report is false; and he replied, says he if it be not correct I have been misinformed.

  1. said

  2. says she

  3. says he

  4. both 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrases "says she" and "says he" are redundant because the sentence already uses "She said" and "he replied" to introduce the speech. Including both the introductory verb and the parenthetical "says she" or "says he" is repetitive and unnecessary.

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