Redundancy

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What is redundancy in language?

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Redundancy in language refers to the use of words or phrases that are unnecessary because they repeat information already provided.

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Why is it important to avoid redundancy in writing?

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Avoiding redundancy makes writing clearer and more concise, helping readers understand the main points without unnecessary repetition.

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What does the term 'unnecessary words' mean?

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Unnecessary words are words that do not add value to a sentence and can be removed without changing the meaning.

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Give an example of a redundant phrase.

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"In my personal opinion" can be simplified to "In my opinion".

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What is a concise sentence?

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A concise sentence is one that expresses an idea clearly and directly, without unnecessary words.

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What is the effect of redundancy on communication?

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Redundancy can confuse readers and dilute the main message, making it harder to understand.

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Identify a redundant word in the phrase: 'The reason is because.'

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The word 'because' is redundant; it can be simplified to 'The reason is.'

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What is the difference between 'free gift' and 'gift'?

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'Free gift' is redundant because a gift is inherently free; it can simply be referred to as a 'gift'.

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What does 'per capita' mean?

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'Per capita' means 'per person' and is often used in statistics to provide a per-person basis for data.

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How can redundancy be identified in a sentence?

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Redundancy can be identified by looking for phrases that repeat the same idea or information.