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 tallest of all the brothers.

  1. tallest

  2. of all

  3. all

  4. the

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word "all" is redundant because "the brothers" already refers to the entire group being compared. Removing "all" makes the superlative comparison more concise.