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.

He was the first of all at the meeting.

  1. first

  2. of all

  3. at

  4. the
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"First" indicates the top position in an order, so "of all" is redundant as it doesn't add any new information to the ranking. The sentence remains clear and more concise without the extra phrase.

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